Stakeholders, school and university students can engage with and learn about the grain fed beef production system with the new Introduction to Feedlot Fundamentals course, the latest educational initiative developed by ALFA & MLA, and soon to be available on our online training platform, Feedlot TECH.
This new course aims to introduce students to the lot feeding industry and highlight the diverse career opportunities within the sector. By introducing this course to students, ALFA seeks to showcase the feedlot industry as an attractive and rewarding career path.
JOIN OUR WEBINAR TO FIND OUT MORE
To showcase the new course, ALFA will host a webinar on September 11th at 10:00AM.
This webinar presents an excellent opportunity for lot feeders, educators, students, and industry professionals to learn more about the course and see how we are showcasing the lot feeding industry to students and stakeholders. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. Register for the free webinar here.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course introduces the grain fed beef production system and provides background on the product's unique attributes.
Upon completion of the "Introduction to Feedlot Fundamentals" course, participants will:
Gain comprehensive knowledge about the Australian lot feeding industry
Understand the unique attributes of grain-fed beef
Grasp the complexities of the grain-fed beef production system, including animal welfare and environmental considerations
Explore the various feedlot career pathways
This innovative eLearning experience provides a solid foundational understanding of the grain-fed beef production system, offering a deeper insight into the lot feeding industry's practices methods. It will be available soon online via Feedlot TECH.
The Introduction to Feedlot Fundamentals course was created as part of ALFA’s wider careers and training strategy designed to deliver a full set of eLearning courses and resources covering the fundamentals of lot feeding in Australia. The Introduction to Feedlot Fundamentals course is a strong step towards shaping the future workforce of Australia's grain-fed beef sector.
An initiative of ALFA, in collaboration with Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), the Introduction to Feedlots Fundamentals eLearning course will soon be available through the feedlot industry’s Training, Education and Careers Hub, Feedlot TECH.
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