Feedlot Automation (Webinar)

The webinar recording will extend the research findings of MLA Research Projects in relation to feedlot automation, such as the bunk trials, automatic crush and bunk scanner, to promote understanding and adoption of the new technologies available to automate processes on Australian feedlots.

This workshop will benefit feedlot owners and those interested in technologies to improve lot feeding efficiencies.

PRESENTERS

• Joe McMeniman, MLA
• Jeremy Blampied, Te Pari Products
• Matt George, Bovine Dynamics
• Sam Platts, Bovine Dynamics
• Jeff Jurd, Mort & Co Pinegrove Feedlot
• Stuart McCarthy, Manabotix
• Hosted by Jeff House, ALFA/MLA Technical Services Officer

WORKSHOP TOPICS

• Introduction to and overview of the research - Background to the projects and the issues the tech aims to address.

• Cattle crush automation - An overview of the automated cattle crush that catches, injects and backlines the beast, how the product works, video of NZ Trial site.

• Bunk scanner trials - Introduction to the technology, overview of project results, what are the benefits to day-to-day feedlot operations.

• Case study: implementing the BunkBot - Introduction to technology, implementation process from a technical point of view, benefits seen at Pinegrove since implementation, implementation process from a practical point of view; change in processes, staff training, adoption lead time.

• Q&A

This webinar recording is provided for those who registered for the webinar and were unable to attend the live session.

This webinar has been developed in collaboration with Meat & Livestock Australia.