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Coordinate artificial insemination and fertility management of livestock

Coordinate artificial insemination and fertility management of livestock

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK312A
State Code
D6957
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/05/2012
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
02/05/2012
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit covers the process of undertaking the monitoring and mating of animals and defines the standard required to: prepare females for insemination; detect females in oestrus; sterilise equipment and prepare hygienic worksite prior to insemination procedures; arrange for the collection or ordering of semen; coordinate the artificial insemination of animals; store and maintain an inventory of commercial semen; coordinate and record the results of pregnancy testing.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify animal condition
  • 1.1. Condition of females is accurately determined and scores are recorded according to recognised industry practices.
  • 1.2. Females are ranked according to scores and nutritional requirements adjusted to facilitate optimum condition.
  • 1.3. Feeding strategies and supplementation are appropriate to animals' environment and seasonal conditions.
  • 1.4. Assessment of animal condition is made accurately and consistently.
  • 1.5. Females can be guaranteed not pregnant before commencing the AI program.
2. Facilitate artificial insemination
  • 2.1. Oestrus inducement and detection procedures are carried out according to established industry practice.
  • 2.2. Artificial insemination equipment and facilities are prepared, and semen obtained.
  • 2.3. Handling techniques that minimise stress and discomfort to livestock and meet Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements are used.
  • 2.4. Artificial insemination techniques are carried out, when required, according to recognised industry codes of practice
  • 2.5. Hygiene procedures are applied to minimise risk of infection.
3. Review the process based on pregnancy testing
  • 3.1. Females are monitored for signs of early abortion or return to oestrus.
  • 3.2. Pregnancy detection techniques are applied at earliest opportunities
  • 3.3. Records of mating, insemination and pregnancy status are recorded accurately, legibly and according to enterprise and industry requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Animals may include:
beef cattle
dairy cattle
alpacas
sheep
goats.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
prepare females for insemination
detect females in oestrus
sterilise equipment and prepare hygienic worksite prior to insemination procedures
arrange for the collection or ordering of semen
coordinate the artificial insemination of animals
store and maintain an inventory of commercial semen
coordinate and record the results of pregnancy testing.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3564 RTE3116A Mate and monitor livestock Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN09 AHCLSK312 Coordinate artificial insemination and fertility management of livestock Unit of competency