The world-class Raglan Station at Port Alma, south of Rockhampton, is home to Andrew and Roxanne Olive and their son Ryan.
The Olive family have been breeding Brahmans for more than 55 years, and run 2000 head including stud and commercial cattle on their 12,000 hectare Raglan district property.
A cattle handling facility was instigated by Ryan in 2018, to assist central Queensland producers to access a live cattle exporting facility from Port Alma, thus reducing freight and husbandry costs associated with shipping live cattle from centres further north.
This central location offers local cattle producers the opportunity to access additional markets, whilst minimising freight costs and additional stress on the animals, ensuring animal welfare.
Ryan said best animal welfare practice when engaging with an Asian market will be a focus for the day.
"People attending will be able to see a working registered premises along with a drive-by tour of Port Alma to get a better understanding of what happens prior to shipping," he said.
"There will also be the opportunity to hear from and interact with key industry stakeholders and representatives, including leading exporters, veterinarians, industry bodies, and importers.
"We will illustrate the regulations required by the government prior to departure and when delivered into a demanding Asian market."
New developments at Raglan Station include a feedlot operation being utilised for backgrounding cattle for trade, a plunge dip that is used for ensuring all cattle are free of all parasites before leaving the country and clearing cattle to be moved, and irrigation to control consistent supply of key roughage sources.
Ryan said innovation is needed to grow a business.
"A detailed account of benefits and advances in animal welfare practices when exporting to countries such as Indonesia, China and Vietnam will be explored," he said.
"We will also give a sneak peek of our future projects, include introducing a double deck ramp that will improve animal welfare and reduce stress."
A forum on live cattle exports will include individual presentations from the Queensland Live Export Association resident, an export veterinarian, and international feedlot representatives.
The coach will depart Raglan Station at approximately 1.30pm, with a drive-by visit of the live export shipping facility at Port Alma, before returning to the Rockhampton Showgrounds at 3.30pm.
The full-day tour is on Monday, May 3. The cost is $195, which includes lunch and morning tea.