Milking Camels Get the big

picture

Camel Milk reported as White Gold

What has been the camel milk industry Media performance to date?

How much effect has that had on a growing industry?

What risk and challenges have to be overcome?

How much dirt does a mining company move and process to get a return on investment?

Human Resources

• Finding the right people. (Am I right one?)

• What skills are needed? Trainable / Coachable Physical Skills; Livestock Handling, Strength, Dexterity, Personal Skills; Empathy, Integrity, Resourceful, Honesty, Punctual, Friendly.

• Where to look? People you know, Similar industries,

Human Resources

Who to select?

Male – Female; Young or Mature aged?

Qualifications and experiences?

Always Cross Reference information supplied?

Would the previous employer have them back?

Trial period?

Have an Induction procedure,

Train, Supervise, Assess. Review Date.

Document your findings.

Training

Educate the right people; Don’t overload information. Small Sustainable Steps Practice Assessment “Remote” Supervision

Maintain High Standards Lead by example

Legislation

Who makes the rules? “A brief overview”

Federal Government;

State Government;

Local Government;

Legislation

Federal Government;

National Health

Taxation,

Livestock,

Labour Laws

Legislation

State Government;

Health Department Requirements

Business regulations

Taxation, GST, R&D

Employees, Superannuation, Workers Comp.

Work Permits, Building Permits

Legislation

Local Government;

Business registration, Permits, Inspections, Local By-Laws

Heath Department, -

Personal Hygiene, Facility Hygiene, Production Hygiene,

Testing,

Livestock and Work Environment

Stocking rates,

Animal welfare,

Facilities - Farm or Feedlot.

Design, Location, Construction,

Waste Management,

Legislation - Compliance

Have an “Operating Procedures Manual”

The Manual should cover each area

and the actions to:

Who When

Where What

Why How

These actions / documents must be; Auditable and Active and

Be a representation of how your operation conducts its business:

Get Accredited

Compliance

• Who is the inspector?

• Can I appeal?

• What are the penalties?

• How can I ensure my team is playing by the rules?

Compliance – Audit and Review

Record Keeping What records MUST I Keep and Maintain Health Department Taxation Requirements Employee Awards Performance records Keeping Essential Data make the right decisions Staff Evaluation Livestock Productivity Production (Forecast verses Actual)

Record Keeping

• Keep a record of activities and events;

• Will give you provable evidence of procedures;

• Allowing you to make changes to increase performance;

• Prevent and Manage operational challenges.

• Save you Money.

• Protect from Prosecution.

• Map Trends and Plan for them.

“What is Your Asset Value” • Your Industry Memberships

• Procedures Manuals

• Permits and Registrations

• Licences

• Performance Records

• Plant and Equipment

-: the above are a Valued and Transportable Commodity,

Ensure that you have these in place when you BEGIN, then you will have something to trade when you move forward;

Summary

• Have a Business Plan

• Engage a Professional Support Team

• Train your Complete Team

• Be Aware of Operational Requirements

• Keep Records

• Be Compliant

• Act with Integrity and Professionalism

• No Unpleasant Surprises

The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination” (Don Williams)

Camels Live Stock Husbandry and Training: “Who Is Responsible”?

Personal safety; Eliminate or Manage the Risks

Are you insured?

Does my “Team” have the Correct Skills?

The Right Equipment?

Is the working environment Safe?

Husbandry and Training

Be Informed, Skilled and Prepared.

Know your achievable objectives and limits.

Bulls; Cows; Mothers and Calves; Juveniles.

What outcome have I set?

Milking; Breeding;

Camel Conditioning

Restricted Access and Quarantine of Working Environment

Stop - No Entry Animal health and Wellbeing;

“We are what we eat”

Nutritional Control and Quality Assurance

Mono Gastric digestive System; A true Desert Creature,

Vitamins and minerals,

Supplement or forage?

Record keeping Breeding – Mating

Results / Offspring

Veterinary

Treatments and Results

Scheduled Preventative Treatments and Testing

Health Records,

Nutrition,

Weight Gain / Loss,

Livestock - Industry Standard Evaluation

Camel Score Matrix

Selection

Training

Performance

Recognition of Asset and Provable Value.

Summary

• Plan, Design and Setup

• Act Safely

• Be Prepared; Training and Assessment

• Restrict Access

• Livestock; Health and Wellbeing; Nutrition

• Keep Records

• Review Frequently

Doing the right thing; even when NO-ONE is Looking!

“INTEGRITY”