Welcome to the ALFA Feedlot TECH Training Hub

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

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

For bunk callers, understanding nutrition is vital to support cattle health, growth, and feedlot performance. It's about balancing nutrients to meet the dietary needs of cattle, which requires skill in adjusting the diet and the amount fed to meet the dietary needs of cattle for optimal efficiency and growth.    Completing this module will help you to:    Comprehend the primary nutrition goals of a feedlot Recognise the basics of how cattle digest feed Identify the basic nutrients cattle need Understand how cattle regulate feed intake Examine factors that can impact feed intake 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

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