Registrations are now open for ALFA’s Pen Cleaning, Manure & Environmental Management online workshop which will be delivered online over three sessions in March 2021.
This workshop will benefit anyone involved in:
Managing manure, effluent, and its environmental impact
Feedlot maintenance
Feedlot planning and operations
Farms and farming operations
QA management
Animal and human welfare
Ensuring feedlot upkeep and pen maintenance
The topics will be covered over 3 x 2-hour lunchtime training sessions.
PRESENTERS
Co-authors of the Waste Management Utilisation Manual and feedlot operators:
Rod Davis
Robyn Tucker; and
Dr Joe McMeniman, Meat & Livestock Australia
Lot Feeder Case Studies
WORKSHOP TOPICS
Pen surface management & it’s impact on performance
Protecting the environment
Pen cleaning 101
Odour, dust & flies
Manure handling & storage
Manure composting
Manure quality & utilisation
Pathogens
Feedlot effluent management
Pen surface maintenance
Future research
Case studies
SESSION DATES & TIMES
The workshop topics will be delivered over 3 live-streamed webinar sessions at 12 noon (AEST) on the following dates:
Wednesday, 3 March 2021
Wednesday, 10 March 2021
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
If you are unavailable for a live session, a recording will be provided to catch up.
REGISTRATION FEE
ALFA MEMBER - $110 (inc gst) per person
NON-MEMBER - $165 (inc gst) per person
For groups of 3 or more, the registration fee is capped at $330 (member) & $495 (non-member), providing considerable value. The registration fee includes access to all three sessions, all pre-webinar materials, post-webinar copies of the presentations and a certificate upon completion.
Registrations will close 21 February. Member discounts available.
LUCKY DOOR (/ZOOM!) PRIZE ON OFFER!
One lucky attendee of the online workshop will be drawn at random and will walk away with $500 worth of BelaCron Fly products, thanks the ALFA Member, Pacific BioLogics. To enter, simply register for the workshop and attend the sessions! The winner will be announced within the second session and notified post session.
