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Assist with artificial insemination of mares

Assist with artificial insemination of mares

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRHBR303
State Code
OBB47
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
65
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with mare artificial insemination (AI) procedures to maximise conception rates and live foal outcomes. It includes identifying mares in oestrus, attending mares for service, providing support for reproductive services and keeping accurate records.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts within horse breeding environments.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.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 for AI mare procedures
  • 1.1 Interpret the work program to determine work to be undertaken, and confirm with management
  • 1.2 Communicate with other workers to ensure smooth operation of the production process
  • 1.3 Adhere to requirements for the care and handling of horses
  • 1.4 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) for safety and hygiene purposes
2. Identify mares in a state of oestrus
  • 2.1 Identify and select mares due for teasing or service
  • 2.2 Identify work health and safety hazards, including horse behaviour and body language, assess risks and implement suitable controls
  • 2.3 Catch and restrain selected mare, and foal if present, using safe horse handling techniques, for teasing or other oestrus identification procedures
  • 2.4 Complete stud records according to workplace requirements
3. Attend mares for AI
  • 3.1 Prepare mare for AI routines according to stud practice
  • 3.2 Restrain mare safely for AI and secure any foal at foot in close proximity
  • 3.3 Attend mare for the AI process
  • 3.4 Return mare, and foal if present, to box or paddock
  • 3.5 Complete workplace records
4. Handle mares for routine veterinary reproductive procedures
  • 4.1 Handle mare and foal to ensure both are settled and safe
  • 4.2 Lead mare (and foal) into crush, ensuring safety and wellbeing of both mare and foal, if present
  • 4.3 Use an appropriate restraint method in the crush
  • 4.4 Provide support for manual or ultrasound follicle and pregnancy testing procedures and AI
  • 4.5 Assist the veterinarian to prepare for examination, swabbing, treatment or AI of the mare
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBD56 ACMHBR304 Assist with artificial insemination of mares Unit of competency