C4-UncMter Fanning, Saturday, January 29, 2000 UNIVERSITY PARK (Centre Co.)-For those interested in game birds or the operation of a hunting resort, Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences will conduct a three-day confer ence, “Pennsylvania Game Bree ders and Hunting Preserves," Feb. 20-22 here at The Nittany Lion Inn. “Some of the most experi enced individuals in game bird production and hunting resort management will lead the ses sions,” said Michael Hulet, asso ciate professor of poultry sci ence. The conference covers tips for beginners on how to raise birds and establish a safe and success ful hunting club. Presentations on game bird health will be of interest to industry veterans, as well as those just starting up. Participants also will have the chance to talk with presenters and other preserve owners. Registration begins at 7 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 20, followed by a 7.30 p.m. reception. Training and information sessions begin at 8:40 a.m., Monday, Feb. 21. Monday morning sessions will focus on hatchery manage ment, brooding and rearing game birds, and training a young dog. Chris Chaffon of the National Shooting Sports Foundation will discuss the future of shooting sports. Monday afternoon sessions will cover incubator conditions and their effect on post-hatch growth; coccidiosis in game birds, and available antimicro bials approved for game birds. Dr. Fred Metzger, a State College veterinarian, will dis- Automatic Headgate Finished with a zinc rich undercoat & TGIC polyester topcoat Call or Write for Additional Information & the Name of Your Nearest Dealer Paul B. Zimmerman, Inc. 295 Woodcorner Rd. • Lititz, PA 17543 • 1 mile West of Ephrata 717/738-7365 Hours: Mon. thru Fri.: 7-5; Sat. 7-11 Conference Addresses Game Breeders, Hunting Preserves cuss tick control for hunting dogs. Jim Brett, sportsmen advi sor to the governor, will discuss getting youth involved in shoot ing sports. A banquet will be conducted Monday at 7 p.m. The guest speaker, Duane Diefenbach of the Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, will discuss “Pennsylvania Game-Farm Pheasants: How Many Do Hunters Bring to the Dinner Table?” Attendees will hear the results of a large study conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture-in which banded pheasants were released and hunters turned in bands for cash rewards-to deter mine the effectiveness of the Pennsylvania Game Comm ission’s program for raising and placing birds. Tuesday’s sessions will cover global perspectives of the gram market, the use of computers in game bird production, and regu lations on shipping live birds. Patty Dunn, Penn State re search associate in veterinary science, will discuss the West Nile virus and other encephalit edes and their risk to game birds. The West Nile virus, seen for the first time in the Western hemisphere last year when it infected crows in New York City, has since infected pheasants and other birds. A game bird production panel, “Everything You Wanted to Know About the Game Bird Business and Were Afraid to Ask,” will feature panelists with experience raising a diversity of game birds. Panelists include Carl Riegner of the Pennsylva- Advantages: Durable 2 coat finish that stands up to daily use. Full roof cover for outdoor protection. Heavy duty latch for positive locking. 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This year’s meeting will feature a trade show with more than 35 exhibits and edu cational seminars for producers. The Expo will once again spon sor a “Pork Bowl” for competing FFA and 4-H members. Steve Meyer, director of eco nomics programs for the Nat ional Pork Producers Council, will be providing advice and tips on controlling risk in swine enterprises. Laura Cheney, Apply compost and organic mulch to any row crop automatically YOUR CHOICE Millcreek Row Mulchers also let you drop spread in the center of rows. projects that benefit game bird producers,” Hulet said. “You’ll see hatching facilities, growing facilities and an environmental chamber that allows researchers to control light, temperature and other factors to simulate any season of the year or weather condition.” To request registration mate rials and a detailed schedule, call (814) 865-8301. 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