Welcome to the ALFA Feedlot TECH Training Hub

PRESENTERS Attendees will hear from experts in their fields, including: Sharon Dundon, R&D Manager, Meat & Livestock Australia John Langbridge, GM Corporate & Industry Affairs, Teys Australia Melissa George, Consulting Veterinarian and Research Scientist, Bovine Dynamics Ben Wieland, Livestock Logistics & Relationship Officer, Kilcoy Global Foods Jennifer Rotili, Manager, Codes of Practice Regulatory Policy and Standards National Heavy Vehicle Regulations Cara Lauder, System Manager, New Zealand Transport Agency   TOPICS Fit to load - managing expectations from when the cattle leave the feedlot, during transportation and arrival at the abattoir; the challenges and remedies. Short Duration Lairage & Truck Effluent Research Projects Outcomes - Key findings: impact on carcase quality, MSA and food safety, and the economic benefits gained. Processor perspective - Implementation of short lairage at Kilcoy National Heavy Vehicle regulator – rules and regulations Truck effluent dumps; New Zealand perspective - Information on the network of truck effluent dumps in New Zealand Read more

ALFA in collaboration with MLA conducted a webinar focused on shedding light on the benefits of partial covered housing systems in Australian feedlots. The free webinar provided valuable insights into the decisions surrounding the implementation or upgrading of shade and shelter infrastructure within feedlots. For lot feeders considering retrofitting existing feedlot pens with either shade or shelter, partial coverage is a very viable option backed by solid data on improved performance and animal welfare emerging from studies, which will be presented as part of the webinar. Learn from out presenters: Dr Melissa George - Veterinary Consultant and Research Scientist - Bovine Dynamics Chris Gibson - Long Gully Feedlot VIC Dr Joe McMeniman - MLA Program Manager - Feedlot Dr Matt Van der Saag - MLA Feedlot Project Manager Jeff House - ALFA/MLA Technical Services Officer   Read more

ALFA Pen Cleaning, Manure & Environmental Management Workshop Bringing the Waste Management and Utilisation Manual to life to improve health and welfare of grain fed cattle.  Workshop Presented by ALFA in March 2021. This course includes online access to the recordings of the workshops, for feedlots who attended the sessions.  Workshop presenters include:  Rod Davis Robyn Tucker Joe McMeniman  Lot feeder case studies  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 provides all of the Pen Riding Fundamentals modules in one place.  This course includes: 1. Foundations of Pen Riding 2. Pen Riding Best Practice 3. Identifying Animal Health Issues 4. Understanding Animal Health Issues 5. Removing an Animal from the Pen 6. Basic Horse Husbandry Read more

Practical Bovine Post Mortem Technique online course To complete this course, you will be required to watch a video for each section and then complete the following questions. Each section contains specific information that is critical to performing a bovine post mortem safely, correctly, and up to industry best standards. You can rewatch each video at any point to make sure you understand section, and to get the right answers. The post mortem technique demonstrated in these videos is a common technique and is the one chosen by Dr Kev Sullivan. Alternative methods are commonly used throughout the industry by different veterinary professionals. All questions for this module will be referring to the technique demonstrated in these videos. Good Luck!     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. © 2019 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