Welcome to the ALFA Feedlot TECH Training Hub

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

Your role in feedlot maintenance is essential for ensuring vehicles and machinery remain operational, safe, and efficient.  We will explore the importance of proper maintenance, which reduces downtime, prevents costly repairs, and supports overall feedlot productivity.  This module will cover: Performing pre-start checks to identify potential issues before operation. Conducting regular inspections to prevent breakdowns and extend equipment lifespan. Following scheduled servicing requirements to keep machinery in optimal condition. Maintaining cleanliness to reduce fire hazards, corrosion, and equipment failure. Understanding operator responsibilities in reporting damage and maintenance needs. Following proper breakdown and reporting procedures to minimise repair costs and downtime. Keeping accurate maintenance records to track servicing and identify recurring issues. Understanding accident reporting processes to improve safety and prevent future incidents. Read more

Managing summer heat in a feedlot is vital to protect cattle from heat stress, which can cause poor welfare, reduced feed intake, and even death in extreme cases.  High temperatures can also impact productivity, leading to weight loss, slower growth rates, and lower profitability.  By actively managing heat, feedlots can maintain animal health, performance, and overall business sustainability.    This module will cover:   What is heat load Developing a heat load management plan Daily monitoring the cattle and your feedlot Responding to a heat load event Heat load terminology Identifying high risk cattle and pens Pre-summer preparation Feedlot shade 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

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