events
The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) runs a number of industry specific workshops, events, and training annually, aimed at upskilling the Australian lot feeding workforce.
ALFA runs a number of workshop series throughout the year for lot feeders, associated industry professionals and those involved in the supply chain.
Member discounts are offered for all workshops. If you would like to apply for membership click here.
2020/21 events program
pen cleaning, manure & environmental management
ONLINE WORKSHOP
Starts 3 March 2021 (3 x 2-hour sessions)
This online workshop will bring the waste management utilisation manual to life with the purpose of enhancing the health and welfare of grain fed cattle. Presenters Rod Davis, Roby Tucker, Joe McMeniman & lot feeders will delve into a range of topics relevant to those involved in managing manure, maintenance, planning and operations. For more details see workshop flyer.
EXPloring feedlot energy
ONLINE WORKSHOP
24 March 2021 (1.5-hour session)
This online workshop will cover how to improve feedlot energy and water use efficiency including using technologies available to feedlot owners and feed mill teams. For more details see workshop flyer.
This workshop is delivered in partnership with Meat & Livestock Australia.
managing summer heat
WORKSHOP SERIES
September 2021 (dates TBC)
This workshop will benefit all feedlot staff that are involved in making decisions around, or monitoring of, heat load at the feedlot. It will focus on preparing feedlots for excessive summer heat conditions that can have major impacts on cattle heath, welfare an productivity. For more details see workshop flyer.
margin & people management (mpm) program
COURSE 12 - 2021/22
ALFA's MPM Program is designed to provide lot feeders and industry professionals with a deeper understanding of how to manage a modern feedlot business.
The MPM Program was established in 2008. The Program now boasts a strong alumni network of over 122 lot feeders and industry professionals, many of whom are now prominent industry leaders.
The Program is run annually over several months, delivered through 4 x 2-day training sessions to a maximum of 10-15 participants.
carbon neutrality on feedlots
ONLINE WORKSHOP
12 May 2021 (2-hour session)
This online workshop will explore recent research findings related to the feedlot industry's carbon emissions and our journey to becoming carbon neutral, methane emissions and the national greenhouse gas inventory. For more details see workshop flyer.
This workshop is delivered in partnership with Meat & Livestock Australia.
beefex 2021
19-21 OCTOBER, 2021
BeefEx attracts over 500 delegates for a celebration and showcase of the feedlot sector. It involves multiple networking opportunities and a program that features speakers on ‘big picture’ topics.
The Program will be released and registrations will open in June 2021.
ALFA Annual general meeting
20 OCTOBER 2021
Time: TBA
Location: RNA, Brisbane Qld (in conjuction with BeefEx 2021)
alfa 50th anniversary morning tea
18 DECEMBER 2020
We are encouraging all ALFA feedlot members across Australia to join in on the national celebrations by hosting a Morning Tea (or whatever suits your feedlot!) on the 18th of December 2020 for your employees to celebrate this huge milestone for ALFA and all its members in nourishing cattle, land and communities for over 50 years.
On the morning of the 18th of December ALFA will be releasing a video that you can choose to play at your event to help set the scene of the celebration. The video will include a virtual presentation and announcement of the Young Lot Feeder of the Year Award 2020 winner to add some further excitement! We will email you the video link directly.
animal health & welfare workshop
Will be back in 2022.
The workshops aim to instil and improve animal husbandry practices directly related to animal health and welfare in Australian feedlots.
All feedlot staff, particularly staff members who are handling cattle on a day-to-day basis, will benefit from attending this one-day workshop. The workshop will also benefit those involved as suppliers to the feedlot industry. For example, feeder cattle suppliers will gain an insight as to why feedlots pay premiums for well-prepared cattle and how to achieve these premiums.
POP-up! WEBINAR - GETTING A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
WEDNESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2020 - LIVE AT 1PM (AEST)
Ever had a bad night’s sleep? Change management and resilience coach, Dennis Hoiberg, shares how to put bad sleeping habits to bed, once and for all.
Topic: "Getting a good night's sleep"
Speaker: Dennis Hoiberg
Time: 1pm (AEST)
Cost: Free!
Looking for more info? Click here.
Unlocking the benefits of shade webinar
16 NOVEMBER 2020 at 12 noon (AEST)
ALFA delivered a webinar on its Shade Policy and the resources available to assist in the installation of shade. A recording has been made available for those who missed the live session.
POP-up! WEBINAR - TOP TIPS: HORSE HUSBANDRY
WEDNESDAY, 8 JULY 2020 - LIVE AT 1PM
Topic: "Horse husbandry, welfare & campdraft performance"
Speaker: Tom Curtain
Date: Wednesday, 8 July
Time: 1pm (AEST)
Cost: Free!
Looking for more info? Click here.
Accredited animal welfare officer training
POSTPONED until face-to-face training can recommence.
This one-and-a-half-day training course is aimed at providing feedlot managers, supervisors, key training personnel and quality assurance officers with the most up to date knowledge and skills for the management, assessment, auditing and on-the-job training of animal welfare within a feedlot operation.
This workshop will be run as a combination of classroom and on-site (feedlot) practical work-based assignments followed by a post course assessment process.
This training is proudly supported by Zoetis and Meat & Livestock Australia.
NUTRITION & MILLING WORKSHOP
WILL NEXT BE DELIVERED IN 2022
The Nutrition & Milling Workshop aims to instil and improve animal nutrition practices directly related to animal health and welfare in Australian feedlots.
This workshop will benefit all feedlot staff, particularly staff members who work within or with the feed team. The workshop will also benefit those involved as suppliers to the feedlot industry in order to understand the specific requirements of feedlots to produce their quality grain fed beef product.