Going Under Cover

SHADE & COVERED HOUSING FEEDLOT TOUR  

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ALFA with MLA are running a ‘Going Under Cover’ shade and covered housing systems Feedlot Tour on 8th – 11th May 2023. 

TOUR ITINERARY 

This all-inclusive four-day tour will feature visits to multiple feedlots, as well as a dairy to review a variety of shade and covered housing systems fit for Australian feedlots. 

 Commencing from Melbourne Airport and concluding at Adelaide Airport, the tour itinerary includes: 

• Monday 8th May | Visit Jalna Feedlot with overnight in Bendigo 
• Tuesday 9th May | Visit Teys Charlton Feedlot, West Wimmera Feedlot with overnight in Naracoorte 
• Wednesday 10th May | Visit Mayura Feedlot, Thomas Foods Southern Cross Feedlot and overnight in Murray Bridge 
• Thursday 11th May | Visit Campbell House Dairy before concluding with a drop off at Adelaide airport mid afternoon
  *itinerary is subject to change. 

PRESENTERS 

Learn from industry experts about the planning, implementation and benefits of feedlot shade and covered housing systems. Hear first-hand from lot feeders on their experiences and learnings and receive access to resources including best practice design guides, feedlot shade and covered housing specialists, manufacturers, and retailers. 

 Presenters include: 

• Robyn Tucker from LEAP Consulting presenting on covered housing best practice, design and management. 
• Angela Lees from the University of Queensland presenting on shade and shelter solutions in southern Australian feedlots. 
• Robert Lawrence from Integrated Animal Production presenting on shade and covered housing from the perspective of a feedlot nutritionist. 
• Matt van der Saag from Meat and Livestock Australia speaking to MLA’s shade and covered housing research strategy.  
• With more being added shortly… 

AUDIENCE

This tour will benefit feedlot owners and those interested in advancements in shade design to improve animal welfare and productivity in feedlots. If you’re interested in improving your feedlot operation or are looking to upgrade existing structures and are seeking information and resources to assist, then this tour is for you! 

SPECIAL NOTES 

• All delegates must travel on the tour bus. No other cars will be allowed, unless by special request. Please email events@feedlots.com.au with any enquiries.  
• There are limited tickets for sale. First in, first served. 
• Spots are limited to one seat per feedlot in the first release. 
• If you wish to add a second registration for consideration in the second release, please make note of this in your registration notes at point of charge.   
• Program and presenters are subject to change. 

REGISTRATION FEES 

Members: $1,500 + GST 

Non-Members: $1,800 + GST 

 The registration fee includes 3-nights’ accommodation, bus travel, meals, and presentations from industry experts, shade manufacturers, and other lot feeders. Travel expenses to/from pick up and drop off points are not included. 

This tour has been developed in collaboration with Meat and Livestock Australia.