Registrations are now open for ALFA & MLA’s webinar on Transportation & Lairage Effects on Feedlot Cattle webinar to be delivered live on 1 June, 2022 via Zoom.
The webinar will extend the research findings of the MLA Research Project in relation to the effect of feed withdrawal on truck effluent, animal welfare, carcase characteristics and microbiological contamination of feedlot cattle.
This webinar will offer participants an understanding of the data from feed withdrawal and effluent volume, as well as the effect on carcase performance. It will also offer practical advice for uses of truck effluent
With the wider industry issues around transport curfew times, this webinar also gives the opportunity for participants to understand the research behind why curfew restrictions can cause greater animal welfare issues than they seek to address.
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Speakers due to to be announced early 2022
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Lot Feeders, Case Studies
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WORKSHOP TOPICS
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Introduction to and overview of the research – Background to the project and the issues it is addressing.
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Research method and outcomes – Key findings: impact on carcase quality, MSA and food safety, along with looking at short duration lairage and transport and the economic benefits gained.
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Lot Feeder Realities Panel Session – Drawing on experiences from lot feeders owning their own trucks and managing elements, along with the benefits they are seeing to their operations.
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Where does it all go? Taking a look at composting and the practical side of truck effulent uses.
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Practical realities from a driver’s perspective – Addressing a key industry sustainability issue: what curfews mean for the driver.
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Q&A
The webinar topics will be delivered over one live-streamed 2-hour webinar sessions at 12:30pm (AEST) on the following date:
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Wednesday, 1 June 2022
If you are unavailable for the live session, a recording will be provided to catch up.
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