B.FLT.4022 - MLA Feed Additive Safety Guide for Feedlot Managers, Feedmill Operators & QA Officers
Did you know that many veterinary feed additive incidents can be prevented through accurate loading, mixing, sampling, storage, and quality assurance procedures?
| Project start date: | 20 April 2023 |
| Project end date: | 01 August 2026 |
| Publication date: | 31 August 2026 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grain-fed Cattle |
| Relevant regions: | National |
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Summary
This guide provides practical veterinary feed additive safety guidance for feedlot managers, feedmill operators and QA officers. It covers feed additive testing, liquid supplement assessment, mixing efficiency, storage and handling requirements, cross-contamination prevention, standard operating procedures (SOPs), toxicity response protocols, and antimicrobial stewardship to support safe and compliant feedlot operations.
Benefits to industry
- Improves feed safety, quality assurance and operational consistency in feedlots.
- Provides practical procedures that reduce the risk of veterinary feed additive errors and toxicity events.
- Supports compliance with NFAS standards and market access requirements.
- Strengthens feedlot staff capability through standardised operating procedures and training resources.
- Enhances traceability, record keeping and incident response preparedness.
- Supports responsible antimicrobial use and helps protect the effectiveness of critical animal health products.
Future research
Further investment is recommended to communicate the feedlot manager focused, and nutritionist and supplement manufacturer focused guidelines to industry.
More information
| Project manager: | Liz Pearson |
| Contact email: | reports@mla.com.au |
