Trial it for free for 2 weeks*
What is Kite Feedlot?
Think of Kite Feedlot as a major upgrade to the Cattle Heat Load Toolbox (“Katestone”).
The flagship tool servicing the Australian feedlot industry for over 20 years just got a whole lot better!
NFAS Requirements
Asset Protection
Optimised Returns
Animal Welfare
Social Licence
Let’s Fly
Kite Feedlot: Reliable, easy to use and robust
* Free Trial available to newly registered feedlots for 2 weeks. RAP only available to paid subscribers.
Why Kite Feedlot?
Kite Feedlot is powered by Katestone, with a reputation for quality and reliable work. Our team has been providing heat risk forecasting for feedlots for over 20 years.
We’re proud to be a Climate Neutral Company, 100% Australian-owned and the preferred product of leading feedlots vets and nutritionists.
Christine Killip
Managing Director at Katestone and
Weather Intelligence CEO
Fast Expert Advice
Experts in Heat Load
Climate Neutral
Australian Owned
Preferred Partner
Subscription Options
Early bird Offer 20% discount on all subscriptions if purchased before 31st October
Kite Lite
For small feedlots seeking compliance on a budget.Features include:
- Cattle Heat Load Dashboard
- Forecast for your feedlot location updated every morning
- Streamlined Risk Assessment Process
- HLI Threshold calculator
- Single user
- Mobile App (under development)
Kite Standard
Best for feedlots that need to keep their team informed and compliantAll Lite features, plus:
- Rain Dashboard
- Daily toolbox report
- Forecast alerts
- Forecasts for all processing plants
- Unlimited users
- Invite vets/nutritionists to view your site
Kite Premium
For feedlots who actively manage a heat event through the most accurate and up-to-date information.All Standard features, plus:
- Integration of one of your weather stations
- Forecast updated multiple times a day
- Multiple Toolbox reports
- Alerts from weather station observations
- Thunderstorm Dashboard with BOM Rain Radar and Weather Warnings
- Private training webinar
Premium Plus
A customised service to meet your requirementsAll Premium features plus:
- Multiple weather station integration
- Lightning alerts
- Dust Risk Dashboard
- Human Heat Risk Dashboard
- Summary Dashboard
- Customised Toolbox reports
- DigiTARP
- Record cattle observations
- Direct invoicing
* Annual subscription excluding GST
Note ALL subscriptions allow feedlots to meet their LM6 requirements.
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Testimonials
What the industry says
Australian Lot Feeders Association
“For over 20 years the Katestone Cattle Heat Load Toolbox has been the trusted heat load management tool helping Australian lot feeders proactively manage the wellbeing of cattle during the hotter months of the year.
Developed and refined using grain fed levies with the support of the Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA), the tool includes sophisticated predictive and monitoring capabilities.
This product helps feedlot operator’s decision making, heat load risk management and ultimately the wellbeing of cattle in the feedlot’s care.”
Grant Garey, General Manager Feedlots, Teys Australia
“Proactive heat management is an integral part of our approach to animal welfare at all our feedlots and processing facilities.
Katestone were the easy choice when picking who we trust to manage our heat load forecasts. We have relied on them for many years and they keep us informed of any unfolding situations.
The transition to Kite has been easy and the team are up to speed thanks to the great training webinars. We are well prepared for the summer ahead.”
Tony Batterham, Vet and Advisor
“I have worked in the feedlot industry for more than 20 years, assisting clients with heat load management throughout this time. The Cattle Heat Load Toolbox developed by Katestone and its sophisticated forecasting service is the core instrument in our management systems.
It is truly world-leading and I have presented to international audiences the great capabilities and benefits of utilising the Katestone service in our Australian feedlot environments. I fully recommend it as an essential tool for any feedlot serious about managing heat load.”