Welcome to the ALFA Feedlot TECH Training Hub

This course covers the fundamental aspects of Lairage for cattle. It will develop your understanding of lairage and how the actions and decisions of each person involved in the supply chain, including feedlot staff, can influence this stage. Your will get an understanding of the importance of your role at the feedlot and how you can influence carcase weight and the quality of the beef delivered to the consumer. Read more

This course provides all of the Livestock Handling Fundamentals modules in one place.  This course includes: 1. Good Stockmanship 2. Receive and Dispatch 3. Working Your Facility 4. Team Leader 5. Animal Wellbeing for Transport 6. Chain of Responsibility 7. Lairage Read more

This course provides all of the Livestock Health Fundamental modules in one place.  This course includes: 1. Cattle Induction, Acclimation and Care, 2. Treating with Drugs and Antimicrobials, 3. The Feedlot Hospital, 4. Practical Procedures and 5. Euthanasia and Post Mortems  Read more

This course is part of the NFAS: Mastering the Fundamentals online skills training. There are several steps feedlots must take to become accredited under the National Feedlot Accreditation Scheme (NFAS) and then to maintain their accreditation. This module will cover gaining NFAS Accreditation and how to maintain your NFAS accreditation including audits, activities and statement of authority holders. 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.  Read more

Your role in maintaining a well-functioning feedlot is essential to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of both cattle and workers.  We will explore the fundamentals of how to keep pens, bunks, troughs, and related facilities in good condition. This module will cover: Performing maintenance tasks to keep feedlot pens safe and functional. Following procedures to identify, report, and address pen issues. Implementing preventative maintenance to reduce repairs and costs. Cleaning and repairing bunks and troughs to support cattle health. Identifying and addressing hazards to improve animal welfare. Recognising welding safety principles, including PPE and hazard awareness. Understanding basic welding repair requirements for feedlot infrastructure. Read more

Your work in the feedlot maintenance team plays a vital role in ensuring cattle remain healthy and the operation runs smoothly.  We will explore key topics around managing essential utilities and understanding the importance of water and energy supplies in feedlot environments.  This module will cover: Identify suitable water sources for feedlots and determine their availability. Maintain a reliable water supply through seasonal changes to ensure livestock have constant access. Perform essential water supply repairs to minimise downtime and disruption. Calculate flow rates to meet livestock demand and ensure system efficiency. Explore various water trough designs and their considerations for placement and upkeep. Recognise the importance of water in feedlots and its direct impact on animal health and productivity. Assess energy supply options to support all feedlot operations. Develop backup energy solutions to maintain operations during power outages. Read more