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Supervise artificial breeding and embryo transfer programs

Supervise artificial breeding and embryo transfer programs

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCAIS402
State Code
ODU67
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
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine livestock breeding method, and supervise, monitor and maintain livestock artificial breeding and embryo transfer (ET) programs.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to supervise livestock artificial breeding and embryo transfer programs. 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 biosecurity practices.Accreditation requirements apply in some jurisdictions to performing commercial artificial breeding and embryo transfer. Users are advised to check with the relevant State or Territory regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine breeding method
  • 1.1 Review options for artificial breeding to determine most suitable and affordable method according to breeding objectives
  • 1.2 Select and match artificial breeding option to resources and breeding objectives
  • 1.3 Identify, source and arrange breeding program resources
  • 1.4 Prepare program schedules according to available resources
  • 1.5 Source personal protective equipment for staff and self, according to workplace health and safety procedures
2. Implement breeding method
  • 2.1 Check the disease status of donor and recipient animals according to biosecurity requirements
  • 2.2 Obtain genetic material from appropriate and reliable source
  • 2.3 Select tools and or materials required
  • 2.4 Receive, check and store genetic material according to workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Handle animals according to workplace animal welfare practices
  • 2.6 Ensure females are inseminated at the optimal stage of oestrus cycle where artificial insemination is the selected option
  • 2.7 Check to ensure intended recipients are prepared and correctly scheduled where ET is the selected option
  • 2.8 Provide hormone injections to intended recipients or donors at appropriate stages of transfer programs where ET is selected option according to veterinary prescription
  • 2.9 Conduct embryo transfers according to codes of practice and industry standards where ET is selected option
3. Monitor and maintain program
  • 3.1 Monitor environment and health of livestock in breeding program
  • 3.2 Review adjustments in genetic material transfer practices to enhance success of future programs
  • 3.3 Document and maintain data on genetic material transfer programs
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