Welcome to the ALFA Feedlot TECH Training Hub

This course is part of the NFAS: Mastering the Fundamentals online skills training. The feedlot industry has a number of responsibilities under the National Feedlot Accreditation Scheme (NFAS). In this module you’ll learn about responsibilities feedlots have under the NFAS, and how management plans and risk assessments help feedlots meet these responsibilities and achieve their NFAS accreditation. This E-learning series has been funded by grain-fed levies and matching federal government R&D contributions in consultation with the Australian Lot Feeders’ Association.  This module has been mapped to the Australian Curriculum grades 7-9 and State Curriculums for grades 10-12. Details can be found here: Curriculum mapping - NFAS Responsibilities Read more

For bunk callers, understanding nutrition is vital to support cattle health, growth, and feedlot performance. It's about balancing nutrients to meet the dietary needs of cattle, which requires skill in adjusting the diet and the amount fed to meet the dietary needs of cattle for optimal efficiency and growth.    Completing this module will help you to:    Comprehend the primary nutrition goals of a feedlot Recognise the basics of how cattle digest feed Identify the basic nutrients cattle need Understand how cattle regulate feed intake Examine factors that can impact feed intake Read more

PRESENTERS Attendees will hear from experts in their fields, including: Sharon Dundon, R&D Manager, Meat & Livestock Australia John Langbridge, GM Corporate & Industry Affairs, Teys Australia Melissa George, Consulting Veterinarian and Research Scientist, Bovine Dynamics Ben Wieland, Livestock Logistics & Relationship Officer, Kilcoy Global Foods Jennifer Rotili, Manager, Codes of Practice Regulatory Policy and Standards National Heavy Vehicle Regulations Cara Lauder, System Manager, New Zealand Transport Agency   TOPICS Fit to load - managing expectations from when the cattle leave the feedlot, during transportation and arrival at the abattoir; the challenges and remedies. Short Duration Lairage & Truck Effluent Research Projects Outcomes - Key findings: impact on carcase quality, MSA and food safety, and the economic benefits gained. Processor perspective - Implementation of short lairage at Kilcoy National Heavy Vehicle regulator – rules and regulations Truck effluent dumps; New Zealand perspective - Information on the network of truck effluent dumps in New Zealand Read more

ALFA in collaboration with MLA conducted a webinar focused on shedding light on the benefits of partial covered housing systems in Australian feedlots. The free webinar provided valuable insights into the decisions surrounding the implementation or upgrading of shade and shelter infrastructure within feedlots. For lot feeders considering retrofitting existing feedlot pens with either shade or shelter, partial coverage is a very viable option backed by solid data on improved performance and animal welfare emerging from studies, which will be presented as part of the webinar. Learn from out presenters: Dr Melissa George - Veterinary Consultant and Research Scientist - Bovine Dynamics Chris Gibson - Long Gully Feedlot VIC Dr Joe McMeniman - MLA Program Manager - Feedlot Dr Matt Van der Saag - MLA Feedlot Project Manager Jeff House - ALFA/MLA Technical Services Officer   Read more

ALFA Pen Cleaning, Manure & Environmental Management Workshop Bringing the Waste Management and Utilisation Manual to life to improve health and welfare of grain fed cattle.  Workshop Presented by ALFA in March 2021. This course includes online access to the recordings of the workshops, for feedlots who attended the sessions.  Workshop presenters include:  Rod Davis Robyn Tucker Joe McMeniman  Lot feeder case studies  Read more

This course is part of the Pen Riding: Mastering the Fundamentals online skills training  Discover pen riding processes and adopt best practices to enhance animal wellbeing, safety, time efficiency and feedlot success. Learn to select optimal inspection times, recognise high challenge pens, use efficient pen riding patterns, identify health issues and document them following feedlot protocols.  This online course covers pen riding best practices.  After completion of the online training, an on the ground competency assessment is available so you can demonstrate your skills and competency in this area.  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.  Read more