Using manure for biogas production
Beef feedlot manure is a potentially good feedstock for biogas production; however, good manure management is a central issue. This document explores the Biogas technology benefits to lot feeders and […]
Bovine Respiratory Disease
Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is produced through the complex interaction of pathogens with animal, environmental and management risk factors. This document is a summary of BRD preventative practices. Download Resource
MLA Parasite Atlas
The cattle parasite atlas is a regional guide to cattle parasite identification and best practice control in Australia. Download Resource
HGP Best Practice Guide
Hormone growth promotants (HGPs), promote cattle growth. This guide assists lot feeders to understand the uses and effects of HGPs, and assists with best practice implementation. Download Resource
Fit to Load Guide (2019 Edition)
The latest edition of the national guide includes new content to ensure best practice animal welfare when preparing, loading and delivering cattle. The guide has been developed to support livestock […]
BRD Preventative Practices Guide
An evaluation of practices used to reduce the incidence of Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) in Australian feedlots. Download Resource
Antimicrobial Stewardship Guidelines
The Antimicrobial stewardship guidelines provide a continuous improvement framework that will help lot feeders understand and ensure appropriate use of antimicrobials and therefore reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance. Download […]
ALFA Supplying Female Cattle to Feedlots
A handy document to provide to your cattle supplier, so that we can all work together to ensure calves are not born in feedlots. Download Resource
Woodchip Bedding R&D Update
This project by MLA, in consultation with ALFA, to determine the effects of graded levels of woodchip during wet feedlot conditions on cattle performance and welfare. Download Resource
Manabotix DeliverEase
A prototype feed truck auto-delivery system is developed to ensure a more consistent and efficient delivery of feed into bunks. Led by Manabotix. Download Resource
