MEDIA RELEASE The first full conference day of BeefEx 2026 has drawn to a close on the Gold Coast, with the Coopers Animal Health BeefEx Gala Dinner bringing together delegates from across the grain fed beef supply chain to celebrate the achievements of the past two years and recognise the individuals and operations leading the industry forward helping to shape the industry's future. The biennial event, hosted by the Australian Lot Feeders' Association (ALFA), featured a full program of...

MEDIA RELEASE The night's most significant moment at the Coopers Animal Health BeefEx Gala Dinner came with the announcement of a new ALFA Life Member, one of the highest honours the Association can bestow. Life Membership is reserved for those who have made an exceptional, significant and sustained contribution to the Australian feedlot industry and ALFA. Granted only in exceptional circumstances at the sole discretion of the ALFA Board, it is assessed against three criteria: attitude and...

The safe and efficient transport of livestock is a shared responsibility that extends across the entire supply chain. Decisions made before, during and after transport can influence animal welfare, workplace safety, compliance outcomes and processing efficiency. ALFA's new Feedlot Transport and Lairage Basics course explores the key principles behind getting this right: Fit to Load, Chain of Responsibility, fatigue management, effluent management and short-duration lairage. Through practical...