Autumn: Feedlot Resources

This comprehensive seasonal guide delivers essential resources and practical strategies to navigate the challenges presented by autumn conditions.  

With fluctuating temperatures and changing weather patterns ahead, effective management practices become important for maintaining best practice feedlot performance.  

ALFA has developed a dedicated Autumn Resources page, which contains a curated list of resources for lot feeders to utilise in preparation for and during the autumn months. 

We invite you to explore our curated resources, specifically designed to enhance your operational efficiency and livestock productivity during this transitional season. 

Stay on top of weather warnings for your area on the Bureau of Meteorology website.

This page contains a curated list of resources for lot feeders to utilise in preparation for and during the Autumn months. These include: 

• Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Autumn 2025 

• BRD Preventative Practices Guide  

• Summary of Bovine Respiratory Disease Preventative Practices 

• Beef Cattle Feedlots: Waste Management & Utilisation 

• Using Manure for Biogas Production 

• Workplace Wellbeing Assessment Tool 

• Labour shortages in the feedlot industry 

• Basic Horse Husbandry - Pen Riding Fundamentals 

Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Autumn 2025

The AFAC Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Autumn 2025 identifies a heightened risk of fire for parts of WA, SA and Victoria. 

In WA, increased risk of fire is identified for areas between Perth and Carnarvon and stretching eastwards across much of the Australian mainland’s southern coastline through SA and reaching all the way to southwest Gippsland in Victoria. 

The Seasonal Outlook is the culmination of a complex analysis by expert fire specialists across Australia, and climate prediction and fire weather experts from the Bureau of Meteorology. 

For more information and to stay up to date with bushfire warnings, visit the AFAC website.

BRD Preventative Practices Guide 

An evaluation of practices used to reduce the incidence of Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) in Australian feedlots. Click here to read the full report.

Summary of Bovine Respiratory Disease Preventative Practices 

Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is produced through the complex interaction of pathogens with animal, environmental and management risk factors. This document offers a summary of BRD identification, diagnosis and preventative practices.

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.

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 the feasibility of its use.

Mental Health at Work 

Running a feedlot is tough work, and looking after your team’s mental health is just as important as caring for your cattle. The Workplace Pulse Check is a quick, easy, and confidential tool that helps you gauge how your workplace is tracking when it comes to mental health and wellbeing. 

By taking just a few minutes, you’ll gain valuable insights and practical steps to create a healthier, more productive work environment. For more information, visit Mental health at work | NSW Government.

Labour shortages in the feedlot industry

ALFA is aware of shortages in access to labour in Agriculture and the impact this is having on the feedlot industry and many of our member’s businesses. The information provided below is a summary of government initiatives and resources that may assist and support your feedlot business find suitable people for your team. Read the article here.

Irrespective of the season, investing in staff training is critical to maintaining efficiency, safety, and high animal welfare standards in the feedlot industry. A well-trained team enhances daily operations and drives long-term success. With Feedlot TECH, your staff can access flexible, industry specific online training anytime, anywhere. 

Subscribe to Feedlot TECH today and unlock a wealth of training opportunities for your team. 

Featured Course: Basic Horse Husbandry - Pen Riding Fundamentals 

This course is part of the Pen Riding: Mastering the Fundamentals online skills training available on Feedlot TECH. Horses are key contributors to the pen riding team, making their health and wellbeing a top priority.  

Complete this training to acquire the expertise to assess horse suitability, provide essential care, ensure their wellbeing, reduce injury risks, and maintain equipment in the feedlot environment. Register today!

If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to the ALFA team on 02 9290 3700.