V.ISC.2034 - Feedlot of the Year Administration and Assessment
MLA supports the Australian Lot Feeders' Association (ALFA) National Feedlot Accreditation Scheme (NFAS) Feedlot of the Year Competition.
| Project start date: | 27 October 2020 |
| Project end date: | 14 April 2022 |
| Publication date: | 24 January 2024 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grain-fed Cattle |
| Relevant regions: | National |
Summary
The project will support the administration of the Australian Lot Feeders' Association (ALFA) National Feedlot Accreditation Scheme (NFAS) 2021 Feedlot of the Year Competition and the associated second round assessment of entrants, including physical verification of the assessments lodged by feedlot entrants.
Objectives
1. Administration of the Feedlot of the Year Competition, including:
a. Planning meetings
b. Review and update of competition checklists
c. Competition administration
d. Review and assessment of results
e. Second round planning
f. Results compilation for feedback
g. Award preparation
2. Second round assessment of the Feedlot of the Year Competition:
a. Feedlot visits
b. Write up of reports
Benefits to industry
Since its inception in 1991, NFAS Feedlot of the Year Competition has aimed to encourage continuous improvement within the feedlot industry and to recognise those feedlots that are operating their business at the forefront of the principles of the NFAS.
MLA action
MLA will continue to participate in competitions that help to endorse industry principles including:
- Quality Assurance
- Product Integrity
- Environmental Responsibility
- Animal Welfare
- Attracting Staff
- Community Amenity and Social Accountability
- Innovation
- Product Integrity and Supply Chain Management
More information
| Project manager: | Jo Quigley |
| Contact email: | reports@mla.com.au |
