Wainui feedlot's 'Bunk Buddy Tracking Wheels' Innovation
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Clever ideas and innovations that have been incorporated into day-to-day feedlot operations are encouraged to enter the ALFA Innovation Competition, proudly supported by Integrated Animal Production (IAP).
The winner and runner-up will be determined by popular vote and announced at BeefEx, held on 22 - 24 September 2026 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.
To vote for your favourite entry, simply click the 'heart' button on the post (this indicates a like i.e. vote). The top four most 'hearted' entries will be offered a complimentary full delegate ticket to attend BeefEx 2026.
The entry with the most votes will be announced as the winner. The entry with the second highest will be awarded the runner up. Voting is open from August 07 - August 21. The decision made will be final.
wainui feedlot's 'bunk buddy tracking wheels' Innovation
What is your innovation?
The innovation uses guide wheels positioned above and alongside the bunk edge to keep the sweeper unit accurately aligned on the concrete surface as it travels.
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How does the innovation/idea work?
Guide wheels positioned above and alongside the bunk edge keep the sweeper unit accurately aligned on the concrete surface as it travels. The wheels track the edge of the bunk, prevent the unit from drifting or riding up, maintain consistent brush contact, and improve smooth travel while reducing component wear. The result is consistent cleaning performance, less mechanical wear, reduced need for operator training, and improved bunk cleanliness that supports better feed intake. What issue/challenge is your innovation solving? Consistent cleaning performance along the entire bunk
Reduced mechanical wear due to improved alignment
Less operator intervention required, with reduced need for specialist training
Improved bunk cleanliness, supporting increased feed intake
Cost of Innovation:
$750.56
Decided by popular vote, the top four most popular innovations will receive a full delegate ticket to BeefEx 2026 at the Gold Coast this September. The overall winner and runner up will be announced at BeefEx, receiving a prize of $2,500 and $1,000 respectively.
Vote for your favourite innovation!
To vote for your favourite entry, simply click the 'heart' button on the post (this indicates a like i.e. vote). The top four most 'hearted' entries will be offered a complimentary full delegate ticket to attend BeefEx 2026.
The entry with the most votes will be announced as the winner. The entry with the second highest will be awarded the runner up. Voting is open from August 07 - August 21. The decision made will be final.
With thanks to our long-term supporter of this award, Integrated Animal Production (IAP)
