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
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
Welfare Benefits of Shade
This document explores what animal welfare means, the benefits of providing shade, and understanding the thermal regulation and shade seeking behaviours of cattle. Information in regard to cattle responses to […]
Yard Weaning methods for preparing feeder cattle
The beef breeding industry needs to add value to its products wherever this is cost-effective. These tips and tools for yard weaning aim to help reduce disease and stress and […]
Integrated Pest Management – Nuisance flies in feedlots
Simple tips & tools to assist with Integrated Pest Management for nuisance flies on cattle feedlots. Download Resource
Heat Load in Feedlot Cattle
This document covers the risks associated with excessive heat load, managing heat load in feedlot cattle and the key benefits for production. Download Resource
NFAS Livestock Incident Reporting Requirements
Incident reporting requirements are part of the National Feedlot Accreditation Scheme. This poster covers the reporting requirements and trigger levels for feedlots. Download Resource
ALFA Managing Summer Heat Guide 2020
This guide has been developed by ALFA to support lot feeders in not only assessing the risks associated with heat load but also support the decision-making process in relation to […]