Managing Summer Heat (Short Course)

Content
18 modules
Rating
Course length
3 hours
Instructor
Admin FeedlotTECH
Price
Free + GST

Description

ALFA Managing Summer Heat Online Training Series 

The training materials focus on preparing feedlots for excessive summer heat conditions that can have major impacts on cattle health, welfare and productivity.  All staff involved in making decisions around, or the monitoring of, heat load at the feedlot will benefit from completing this online training program.

It is delivered via a mix of online training videos and a final webinar session with presenters. A short assessment will be used to test your understanding of the topics at the conclusion of the training. 

PRESENTERS:

  • Dr Tony Batterham, Feedlot Veterinarian at Quirindi Feedlot Services

  • Christine Killip, Katestone

  • Jeff House, ALFA/MLA Technical Services Officer

  • Verity Price, ALFA Policy Manager

 

TRAINING VIDEO TOPICS:

Online training videos covering the following topics include:  

  • HLI/AHLU demo & how to undertake a Risk Assessment

  • Shade Structures

  • Pre-Summer Preparation

  • Triggers & Actions

  • Recovery

  • Summer Review

  • Weather Stations

 

RECORDED WEBINAR TRAINING SESSION TOPICS:

  • Progress to date, current industry status, ALFA Shade Policy & Hub

  • NFAS Requirements and what they mean

  • Heatload Simulation Exercise

  • Panel Session and Q&A

 

Disclaimer & Copyright

This E-learning series has been by developed by the Australian Lot Feeders' Association (ALFA).

Care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this training course. However, ALFA 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 ALFA accepts no liability for any losses or damages incurred by you as a result of that use or reliance.

© 2021 Australian Lot Feeders' Association ABN 16 009 928 018.

You may not copy, republish, download, transmit, communicate, or otherwise use this content in any way without the prior written consent of Australian Lot Feeders' Association  ABN 16 009 928 018. Any such enquiries should be directed to info@feedlots.com.au.

Objectives

Learning Outcomes: 

  • Be able to formulate a Heat Management Plan for your feedlot.
  • Be able to conduct a risk assessment using the Cattle Heat Load Toolbox.
  • Be familiar with the concepts relevant to heat management.
  • Be able to develop a daily monitoring program with defined triggers and status levels.
  • Be able to develop actions to effectively manage heat and heat load events in feedlot cattle.
  • Understand how to look after staff wellbeing during and post a heat load event. 
  • Be familiar with NFAS requirements in order to improve feedlot compliance. 
  • Understand the basic equipment requirements in order to manage heat effectively.
  • Understand where to go to for help, resources and further information on managing summer heat and shade.

Certificate

By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate ALFA Certificate of Completion 2025

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Introduction
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Resources
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Heat Load Terminology & Conducting a Risk Assessment
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Shade Structures
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Quiz 1
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Pre-summer Preparation
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Recovery
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Quiz 2
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Triggers & Actions
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Quiz 3
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Summer Review
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Weather Stations
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Quiz 4
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Webinar - Shade Policy
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Webinar - NFAS Requirements
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Webinar - Heatload Simulation Exercise
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Webinar - Q&A
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Feedback Survey
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Added about 2 months ago, by Dalriada
would have been 5 stars if i could of have had a heat event scenario that i could interact with and make choices to how to best manage the situation
 
Added 3 months ago, by Breanna
 
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Added 4 months ago, by Tracy
Lots of interesting information
 
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