Description
This course is part of the Fundamentals of Feedlot Nutrition, Feeding and Milling Operations online skills training.
Various roles throughout the feedlot are involved in commodity and ration testing. The success of your feedlot is dependent on the health and
productivity of the cattle, and the efficiency of your feedlot. By following testing and quality control procedures you will play your part in providing healthy, nutritional feed that produces top performing cattle.
Playing your part means understanding the processes and quality controls in place across the areas of feeding and milling.
- Preparation
- Receiving commodities
- Storage and maintenance
- Hygiene and contamination
- Pests
- Quality control and critical control points
Disclaimer & Copyright
This E-learning series has been by funded grain-fed levies and matching federal government R&D contributions in consultation with the Australian Lot Feeders' Association.
Care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this training course. However, MLA does not accept responsibility for the accuracy, currency or completeness of the information or opinions contained in this training course. This training course is intended to provide general information only and it has been prepared without taking into account your specific circumstances, objectives, or needs. You should make your own enquiries before making decisions concerning your interests. Your use of, or reliance on, any content is entirely at your own risk and MLA accepts no liability for any losses or damages incurred by you as a result of that use or reliance.
© 2021 Meat & Livestock Australia Limited ABN 39 081 678 364.
You may not copy, republish, download, transmit, communicate, or otherwise use this content in any way without the prior written consent of Meat & Livestock Australia Limited ABN 39 081 678 364. Any such enquiries should be directed to info@mla.com.au, or the Content Manager, PO Box 1961, North Sydney, NSW 2059.
Objectives
Learning outcomes and competencies
By the end of this course, you will know how to:
- What you need to know about grain testing processes, GTA standards, commodity vendor declaration and considerations of when to consider rejecting delivery of a commodity.
- When and how to sample rations and conduct tests.
- Understanding the impact of residues on cattle, markets and the function of the National Residue Survey (NRS).
- Information about grain treatments at the feedlot and considerations for and use of medicated feed.
- Milling cleanliness and hygiene practices.
- Quality control (QC) practices and identification of critical control points.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Feedlot TECH Certificate of Completion 2023 V2
Badges
{{ badge.name }}
{{ vm.helper.t('lup.gamification.value') }}
{{ vm.helper.t('lup.gamification.achieved_for_selected_score_and_over')}}
{{ badge.name }}
{{ vm.helper.t('lup.gamification.value')}}
{{ vm.helper.t('lup.gamification.achieved') }}
Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty