Moving towards carbon neutrality
Getting in front of emerging consumer perceptions is essential to maintain beef as a trusted source of protein on dining tables around the world. In recent times, there has been […]
Red Meat, Green Facts
The Australian red meat industry is not just ‘green’ in our care for the environment – we are sustainable, we care for our livestock and play an important role in […]
The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework
The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework defines sustainable beef production in the Australian context and tracks the industry’s performance in addressing key priorities against a series of indicators annually. It was […]
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 […]
Integrated Pest Management – Nuisance flies in feedlots
Simple tips & tools to assist with Integrated Pest Management for nuisance flies on cattle feedlots. Download Resource
Feedlot IPM – Flies
This IPM documents covers the identification of common nuisance fly species found in feedlot environments and provided practical IPM approaches for fly control. Download Resource
Beef Cattle Feedlots: Waste Management & Utilisation
This manual covers the management of feedlot manure and effluent and describes detailed best-practice guidelines for waste management. Download Resource
National Guidelines for Beef Cattle Feedlots in Australia (3rd Edition)
The Guidelines are designed as a companion document to the National Beef Cattle Feedlot Environmental Code of Practice. The Guidelines provide ‘guidance’ on how the Code of Practice requirements regarding […]
National Beef Cattle Feedlot Environmental Code of Practice (2nd Edition)
This Code of Practice intends to provide nationally consistent requirements under state regulation for lot feeders and administrators. NFAS requires all accredited feedlots to adhere to the Code of Practice […]
A framework for water and energy monitoring and efficiency in feedlots
This series of factsheets provides a framework for water and energy monitoring. It also outlines efficiencies in feedlots and the key benefits for operations and the industry. Download Resource