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.   As a member of the feeding and milling team it is important for you to understand the role you play at your feedlot. The aim of this course is to describe best-practice grain processing methods and technologies for Australian feedlot cattle.      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

Moving Towards Carbon Neutrality Webinar  Understanding your feedlot's carbon footprint, how to calculate it, and the opportunities available to reduce or offset carbon emissions.  This webinar was presented on the 12th May 2021. Viewing this webinar will benefit feedlot owners and operators.    Presenters Maik Kindermann, 3NOP Inventor Dr Stephen Wiedemann, Integrity Ag & Environment Dr Amelia de Almeida, University of New England Daryl Savage, NAPCO Wainui Feedlot QLD Joe McMeniman, Meat & Livestock Australia Doug McNicholl, Meat & Livestock Australia   Topics covered:  Our industry footprint - Understanding the feedlot industry's baseline carbon emissions  Carbon neutrality - Introducing the Carbon Neutral Booklet 3NOP Feed Additives - Interpreting the research  Case studies, a lot feeder's perspective - How reducing/offsetting carbon on site has made a difference Carbon offset modelling - Price premiums on retail product    This webinar is proudly delivered by the Australian Lot Feeders' Association (ALFA) and Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), and sponsored by DSM.    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

Developed by MLA and ALFA, this course will demonstrate how to implement MSA pathways into your business, improve your confidence in communicating with buyers around MSA and improve your performance in delivering a compliant product. By completing this module you will learn how to: Describe the MSA program and how it benefits your business. Meet your core responsibilities as an MSA livestock supplier. Communicate with buyers in a way that ensures you provide the right MSA livestock when selling. Supply complete and accurate information when submitting vendor declarations. Describe the factors that affect carcase grading results and potential price received. Actively engage with carcase feedback to improve your livestock quality. Read more

  This webinar and all resources are now available via the AUS-MEAT NFAS Webpage.  https://www.ausmeat.com.au/services/list/livestock/nfas/nfas-downloads/   This webinar outlines the recent changes to the NFAS Standards and Guidelines as of 2nd August 2021, and will benefit feedlot owners and operators.   PRESENTERS Jim Cudmore, FLIAC Chair (Feedlot Industry Advisor Committee) Craig Firrell, NFAS Program Manager, AUS-MEAT Tony Batterham, Feedlot Veterinarian Verity Price, ALFA Policy Manager Duncan Roland, Stock Feed Manufacturers' Council of Australia Jeff House, ALFA/MLA Feedlot Technical Services Officer   TOPICS NFAS changes (Rules and Standards) – what feedlot operators need to do and when compliance is required by LM5 Animal Health - Antimicrobial Stewardship QM7 Product Recall and Notification of Non-conforming Product FS4 Additive, Premix and Liquid Supplement Manufacturer Accreditation LM8 Livestock Incident Reporting Opportunity for Questions & Answers   Read more

This course provides all of the NFAS Fundamentals modules in one place.  This course includes: 1. Foundations of NFAS, 2. NFAS Responsibilities and 3. Maintaining NFAS Accreditation Read more

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.  Read more