Welcome to the ALFA Feedlot TECH Training Hub

The ALFA EAD Biosecurity Project is introducing workshops designed to equip feedlot staff and service providers with essential tools and knowledge to enhance feedlot biosecurity practices to prevent and respond to an emergency animal disease (EAD) incursion. These workshops will introduce new resources for feedlots to utilise to better prepare for an EAD incursion. Read more

Featuring experienced industry professionals from lot feeders themselves to vets and nutritionists, the panel will discuss how they prepare and plan for heat events. A Q&A will be held at the conclusion of the webinar. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from experienced professionals and make the best choices for your feedlot, cattle and staff. If you are unable to attend the live session and wish to receive the recording, please register and a link to access the recording will be emailed post session. Read more

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. Read more

Feedlots are professional purpose-build facilities that use complex systems to feed cattle to produce grain fed beef. This module will introduce you to the grain fed beef production system and provide background on the product's unique attributes.    Completing this course will: Teach you about the Australian lot feeding industry. Provide an understanding grain fed beef attributes. Help you to understand the complexities of the grain fed beef production system that cares for cattle and the environment. Provide an insight into feedlot career pathways.   This module will take about 30 minutes to complete. Read more

A simulation exercise entitled “High Steaks” was conducted in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia on 16 and 17 May 2024, using a foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak scenario. The exercise was conducted by the Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) in collaboration with the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF). Exercise participants include government staff, lot feeding owners and senior managers, ALFA senior management and directors, representatives of processing companies and the meat industry representative organisation as well as major transport companies. The aim of the exercise was to test the preparedness of the lot feeding industry and Queensland government to respond to an FMD incident in the Australian livestock industry. The objectives of the exercise were to: • assess key methods for destruction, disposal and decontamination in a feedlot environment • identify gaps in emergency animal disease (EAD) preparedness and response that are unique to lot feeders • identify opportunities to enhance EAD preparedness in the lot feeding industry.   This is a recording of the presentations from the exercise. Read more

Developed by MLA and ALFA, this course will demonstrate how to implement MSA pathways into your business, improve your confidence in communicating with buyers around MSA and improve your performance in delivering a compliant product. By completing this module you will learn how to: Describe the MSA program and how it benefits your business. Meet your core responsibilities as an MSA livestock supplier. Communicate with buyers in a way that ensures you provide the right MSA livestock when selling. Supply complete and accurate information when submitting vendor declarations. Describe the factors that affect carcase grading results and potential price received. Actively engage with carcase feedback to improve your livestock quality. Read more