Welcome to the ALFA Feedlot TECH Training Hub

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.   Read more

ALFA have teamed up with ParaFlare to deliver a webinar on "Cyber Security - What Does Getting it Right Look Like?". ParaFlare are positioned at the advanced end of cyber security, dealing in the area of unknown threats and providing organisations with a much-needed fast response when it comes to managing these threats. Hear from Marcus Thompson, ex Head of Information Warfare at the ADF, sharing his insights on what getting cyber security right can look like for the Feedlot Industry. This workshop will benefit feedlot management and staff, as well as ALFA's Platinum Associate and Student Members. It will also appeal to a wide audience outside the feedlot industry. This webinar was recorded on Wednesday 1st March, 2023. Read more

Join resident facilitators, Jeff House and Emily Litzow, live as they guide you and the team through some of Feedlot TECHs online courses. Each month, a new module will be presented as live, interactive group training.  The access fee is per feedlot/business, and covers all staff that wish to partake in the training session. Read more

In the feedlot environment, understanding euthanasia and post-mortem practices is critical for ensuring animal welfare, ethical treatment, and biosecurity compliance. This module provides essential guidelines and techniques to equip you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions regarding euthanasia and perform post-mortems effectively.    This module will cover:  Recognising conditions that necessitate euthanasia to prevent prolonged suffering and uphold ethical standards.  Choosing the appropriate euthanasia method (firearm or captive bolt) and executing it with precision and safety.  Confirming the effectiveness of euthanasia through a comprehensive check to ensure humane outcomes.  Practising firearm safety, including compliance with licensing and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.  Ensuring proper carcass disposal through composting or deep burial to meet environmental and biosecurity standards.  Conducting post-mortem examinations to identify disease causes and take samples for laboratory analysis, supporting herd health management. 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

Exploring Feedlot Energy Webinar  Understanding the technologies available to improve water and energy usage and efficiency on feedlots. This 1.5hours online webinar was delivered on 24th March 2021.  This workshop will benefit feedlot owners/operators and feed mill teams.   Topics Covered:  Making the most of energy sources  Carl Duncan, Smart Business Hub What are the sources of energy on a feedlot? Deep diving into the results of a 12-month energy audit of a 20,000 head feedlot. What did they discover? Feedlot energy and water usage, how do we stack up? Opportunities for energy efficiencies.   Exploring thermal energy & how to improve cost efficiencies  Max Barnes, All Energy Pty Ltd Procuring best cost energy sources for feedlots. Energy sources to improve feedlot sustainability: the next 10 years   Advancements in boilers & energy  Rob Fowler, East Coast Steam  Key tips for maximising boiler efficiency and saving money. Economizers & combustion control – costs & benefits.   Proudly brought to you by the Australian Lot Feeders' Association (ALFA) and Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).   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. Read more