At Killara, animal welfare is a core part of our sustainability commitment
Animal Welfare
With regular interactions with livestock - primarily sheep and cattle - across our agency, advisory, and feedlot operations, we uphold the highest standards of humane treatment.
Our Commitment
We follow strict internal policies and procedures to ensure livestock:
- Are treated humanely and not subjected to distress or pain
- Have access to water, feed, and shade
- Are protected from preventable diseases
- Are handled in compliance with local laws and industry standards
Training & Best Practices
Employees receive ongoing training in livestock handling, health, nutrition, and welfare. Our internal programs and guides promote best practices and empower advisors to support clients in responsible livestock management.
Safe Transport
We assist clients in ensuring livestock are fit for travel, and our staff supervise loading/unloading to minimise stress. Animals are monitored throughout the process to ensure wellbeing.
Killara Feedlot Standards
Killara Feedlot exemplifies our commitment to welfare:
- Cattle are housed in comfortable, shaded pens and inspected daily
- Health checks and veterinary audits are routine
- Staff receive regular training in low-stress handling
- Sick or injured animals are treated or humanely euthanised if necessary
Innovation in Welfare
Killara leads in proactive health management:
- First in Australia to introduce autogenous vaccines for cattle
- 95% of cattle are pre-vaccinated for Bovine Respiratory Disease
- Antibiotic use has dropped from 10% in 2019 to 5.9% in 2024
- Trials are underway for in-feed probiotics to further reduce antibiotic reliance
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Accreditation & Assurance
Killara maintains multiple certifications, including:
- National Feedlot Accreditation Scheme (NFAS)
- Livestock Production Assurance
- Meat Standards Australia
- EU Cattle Accreditation Scheme – High Quality Beef
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