Clever ideas and innovations that have been incorporated into day-to-day feedlot operations have been entered into the ALFA Award for Innovation 2021, proudly supported by Integrated Animal Production (IAP).
The winner and runner-up will be determined by popular vote and announced at the ALFA Industry Awards Ceremony on October 20.
To vote for this entry, simply click the 'heart' button at the bottom right of this page. The innovation with the most votes wins, the second highest voted innovation will be named the runner-up. Voting closes 3pm, 20 October.
RE-USABLE PVC FLY TRAP
What's the issue/challenge?
Fly and other airborne insects pose a big issue in feed-yards come Spring and Summer so baiting becomes pertinent to managing their impact. The PVC Fly Trap allows for user-friendly, safe and contained fly baiting to occur with no potential of animal cross contamination.
How does the innovation/idea work?
The PVC Fly Trap is designed to hang on external fences, elevated from the ground, surrounding feedlot pen lanes, effluent areas and other grassed off fly-prone areas. The Fly Trap has 2x 55-65cm slots cut into the 2m pipe allowing for fly bait and solution to settle in the bottom half, and a 'sheltered' top for fly's to seek out. The Fly Trap is sealed on one end and has a twistable cap on the other allowing for user friendly removal of used and rubbished material
Cost of Innovation:
$30 total.
Enter your innovation/idea into the ALFA Award for Innovation 2021 for your chance to win prize money, and bragging rights! Entries close 1 September 2021 and can be submitted at https://www.feedlots.com.au/innovator.
With thanks to our long-term supporter of this award, Integrated Animal Production (IAP)
WANT TO VOTE FOR THIS ENTRY?
To vote for this entry, simply click the 'heart' button at the bottom right of this page. The innovation with the most votes wins, the second highest voted innovation will be named the runner-up. Voting closes 3pm, 20 October.