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Supervise natural mating of livestock

Supervise natural mating of livestock

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK421
State Code
ODU47
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for, implement and supervise the natural mating of livestock.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to supervise natural mating of livestock. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, animal welfare legislative, regulatory and codes of practice requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare animals for breeding
  • 1.1 Access and confirm workplace breeding program requirements and relevant animal data
  • 1.2 Determine sire fertility status prior to joining where applicable
  • 1.3 Identify hazards and assess risks in the workplace, and implement control measures to manage risks while working with livestock according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 1.4 Identify and prepare joining areas using a range of selection factors
  • 1.5 Handle animals safely and humanely to minimise stress and discomfort according to industry and workplace animal welfare practices
  • 1.6 Draft animals according to mating plan and in appropriate ratios to encourage optimum mating
  • 1.7 Determine and meet sire requirements in advance of mating
  • 1.8 Prepare and examine animals for mating
2. Implement breeding program and monitor mating
  • 2.1 Access veterinary advice according to animal needs, workplace requirements and industry practice
  • 2.2 Identify and schedule dates and timing of breeding
  • 2.3 Carry out physical examination of animals to evaluate health and welfare status of animals
  • 2.4 Observe behaviour of animals during joining to identify necessity of intervention and assistance
  • 2.5 Provide assistance as required
3. Complete breeding program
  • 3.1 Remove sires from herd, mob or flock where required
  • 3.2 Arrange for pregnancy testing to determine the effectiveness of joining
  • 3.3 Record and document data to develop history of mating performance and outcomes
  • 3.4 Research industry information of emerging and prevailing practices and compare with workplace practice to recommend future improvements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM18 AHCLSK411 Supervise natural mating of livestock Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJA4 AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification
BDF2 AHC40116 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification