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Handle and care for breeding stallions

Handle and care for breeding stallions

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRHBR403
State Code
OBB39
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/11/2019
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
22/11/2019
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to handle and care for stallions, particularly throughout the mating process.The unit applies to individuals who use specialised horse breeding knowledge and skills and have experience working with stallions. They have responsibility for a work activity, area or team, and provide and communicate solutions for a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems in the horse breeding sector.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant Principal Racing Authority for current licence or registration requirements.Work health and safety and animal welfare legislation relevant to interacting with horses applies to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and state/territory jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant authority for specific requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to handle stallions
  • 1.1 Identify work hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls for activities involving stallions
  • 1.2 Confirm the work program with management
  • 1.3 Communicate with other workers to ensure smooth operation of the mating process
  • 1.4 Research known behaviour of individual stallions to be handled, and advise others of any specific risks
  • 1.5 Ensure workers involved with activities have the skills needed to safely handle stallions
  • 1.6 Select, check and maintain tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) used for safety and hygiene purposes
2. Care for stallions
  • 2.1 Observe body language and behaviour of stallions before handling, and assess safety risks
  • 2.2 Catch, groom and exercise stallions using safe horse handling techniques to maintain fitness and monitor for condition and general health
  • 2.3 Parade stallion for prospective breeders to select according to workplace practices
  • 2.4 Conduct checks and observe, identify and record changes in stallion behaviour and health
  • 2.5 Comply with prescribed nutritional programs, and complete records
  • 2.6 Monitor work hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls on an ongoing basis
  • 2.7 Maintain prescribed horse health routines throughout and between breeding seasons
3. Serve mares or dummy
  • 3.1 Select and fit appropriate halter, bit and/or chain to control stallion
  • 3.2 Approach mare to pre-tease
  • 3.3 Identify and implement any additional requirements to ensure safe mating procedure
  • 3.4 Allow stallion to mount mare or dummy safely
  • 3.5 Ensure stallion ejaculates and dismounts mare safely
  • 3.6 Collect semen for sampling or mating according to workplace procedures, and minimising stress to stallion
  • 3.7 Wash stallion down according to workplace hygiene practices
4. Complete hygiene and administration activities
  • 4.1 Clean equipment, collection and mating areas, and store equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris following environmental and biosecurity procedures
  • 4.3 Complete all records and documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBE83 ACMHBR403 Handle and care for stallions Unit of competency