Welcome to the ALFA Feedlot TECH Training Hub

This course is part of the Pen Riding: Mastering the Fundamentals online skills training  Pen riders play a pivotal role in ensuring the wellbeing of feedlot cattle. By learning factors impacting cattle health, understanding their body system, and gaining familiarity with common health concerns, you’ll develop the ability to identify health issues early, leading to improved welfare outcomes for cattle.  This online course covers health issues, body systems, and typical conditions concerning feedlot cattle.  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

This course is part of the Pen Riding: Mastering the Fundamentals online skills training  Empower yourself as a pen rider to make a genuine difference in the wellbeing of the cattle in your care. Gain the knowledge to recognise subtle signs, symptoms and cues that indicate potential health issues, and learn to choose appropriate treatment pathways for sick animals.  This online course covers best practices to maintain animal health at your feedlot.  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

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

This course is part of the Pen Riding: Mastering the Fundamentals online skills training  Horses are key contributors to the pen riding team, making their health and wellbeing a top priority. Acquire the expertise to assess horse suitability, provide essential care, ensure their wellbeing, reduce injury risks, and maintain equipment in the feedlot environment.  This online course covers best practices for riding and managing horses in the feedlot.  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

This course is part of the Pen Riding: Mastering the Fundamentals online skills training  Explore the fundamental principles of pen riding in this online course, and discover how to prioritise cattle health and wellbeing, effectively identify issues and use low-stress handling techniques to positively influence welfare outcomes for the cattle at your feedlot.  This online course covers the core principles of pen riding.  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

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