ALFA Biosecurity EAD Preparedness Workshop | 2025

The Australian feedlot industry is taking a proactive stance against biosecurity threats with the first-ever workshop of its kind. ALFA’s flagship Biosecurity EAD Preparedness Workshop will be delivered in 2025, across multiple locations in Australia.

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Join us for this vital workshop series designed to increase preparedness across the feedlot industry against an EAD incursion in Australia.

As one of five key initiatives under the ALFA EAD Biosecurity Project, this workshop equips Australian feedlot operators and industry service providers with the knowledge and tools to prevent, prepare for, and respond to an EAD incursion.

For Feedlot Enterprises – Learn about tools and resources available to implement and best biosecurity practice to protect your livestock, safeguard your business and ensure industry resilience.

For Industry Service Providers – Build a deeper understanding of available resources,  feedlot biosecurity protocols, ensuring veterinarians, nutritionists, and auditors are aligned with industry best practices for disease prevention and response.

WORKSHOP TOPICS

• ALFA Industry Initiatives

• MLA Update 

• Challenges for Lot Feeders During an EAD response 

• NFAS Enhancements 

• Best Biosecurity Practice

• Emergency Animal Disease Action Planning 

• Destruction, Disposal & Decontamination 

PRESENTERS

• Rachael O'Brien, ALFA Manager - Feedlot Industry Biosecurity

• Jeff House, ALFA/MLA Technical Services Officer 

LOCATIONS & DATES

• Joondalup, WA - Tuesday, August 5

• Murray Bridge, SA - Tuesday, August 12

• Narrandera, NSW - Tuesday, August 26

• Tamworth, NSW  - Thursday, August 28

• Hybrid Session - Thursday, August 28

• Emerald, QLD - Tuesday, September 9

• Condamine, QLD - Thursday, September 11

• Dalby, QLD - Friday, September 12

• Oakey, QLD - Monday, September 15

• Bendigo, VIC - Wednesday, October 15

After purchasing the workshop, it is essential that you select which session you wish to attend. Instructions on how to do that can be found here and on the ALFA website.

Workshop cost - $110 inc GST per person

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Want to pay via EFT? Use the coupon code 'invoice' in checkout and we will issue you a tax invoice post registration for the correct amount.

If you need assistance or would like to contact ALFA regarding this training, please email info@feedlots.com.au or call (02) 9290 3700.

This training is proudly supported by