معرفی
Brian D. Fairchild is a Professor in the Department of Poultry Science at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. His primary affiliations include research, teaching, and extension responsibilities focused on poultry management systems. Located at the Athens, CAES Campus (120 D.W. Brooks Drive), he can be contacted via email at brianf@uga.edu or phone at 706-542-9133.
Education background includes:
- Ph.D. in Physiology from North Carolina State University
- M.S. in Physiology from North Carolina State University
- B.S. in Animal Science from North Carolina State University
- B.S. in Poultry Science from North Carolina State University
Research interests center on broiler management with specialized focus areas including air quality optimization, energy conservation strategies, lighting program development, water consumption analysis, and poultry house environmental management. His work evaluates emerging technologies to enhance production efficiency and animal welfare in commercial poultry operations.
Recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate strong emphasis on environmental controls in poultry housing, broiler physiology under varying management conditions, and technological innovations like drone applications. Predominant research themes include thermal stress mitigation, litter management, disease prevention, and automation solutions for confined housing systems.
Extension activities encompass poultry management best practices, energy conservation education, and leadership in 4H/FFA poultry judging programs. Teaching responsibilities include instruction for POUL 4010: Advanced Poultry Production and guest lectures across related curricula. Additional contributions are documented through extension publications at poultryventilation.com.
