Unit of competency Outline
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Assist with mating procedures and parturition of horses
Assist with mating procedures and parturition of horses
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCHBR204A
AHCHBR204A
State Code
D6827
D6827
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
12/12/2011
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit covers the process of assisting with the natural mating of horses and defines the standard required to: prepare and handle wet and dry mares for teasing; detect oestrus cycles; monitor mating or artificial insemination and take remedial action where needed; assist at foaling by monitoring foaling mares and reporting problems and record data of mare mating and foaling.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare mares for teasing and mating
- 1.1. Mares displaying signs of oestrus in the paddock are identified and advice provided to supervisor.
- 1.2. Mares are mustered safely and quietly from paddock to teasing yards using appropriate handling procedures.
- 1.3. Mares are handled for teasing using appropriate handling procedures.
- 1.4. Mare is restrained using appropriate restraining methods
- 1.5. Mare's reaction to the teaser is noted and reported to supervisor.
- 1.6. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained.
- 1.7. Natural mating or artificial insemination procedures are implemented.
- 1.8. Mares are returned to foals and settled after mating or AI.
2. Handle mares for routine veterinary reproductive procedures
- 2.1. Mares are led into crush, ensuring safety and wellbeing of both mare and foal, if present.
- 2.2. Mare and foal are handled to ensure both are settled and safe.
- 2.3. An appropriate restraint method in the crush is used.
- 2.4. Assistance is provided to the veterinarian to prepare for examination of the mare when necessary.
3. Care for and handle in-foal wet and dry mare
- 3.1. External genitalia and udder of mares are examined using correct procedure.
- 3.2. In-foal mares are examined for general health and wellbeing and possible signs of abortion.
- 3.3. Mares close to foaling are identified and advice provided to supervisor.
- 3.4. Mares with foals at foot and the foal are examined for general health and wellbeing.
4. Assist with foaling down mares
- 4.1. Observe for signs of impending parturition in the mare.
- 4.2. Ensure foaling mares are in a secure place where they can be observed and assisted if required.
- 4.3. Report variations to the normal foaling pattern that may suggest difficulties.
- 4.4. Observe that the newborn foal is able to stand and then treat the broken umbilical cord.
- 4.5. Observe the condition of the mare including the expulsion of the placenta and mothering behaviour.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Mares may include:
those who may be in-foal, wet or dry and be of any type or breed.
Mating may include:
mares mated naturally or artificially inseminated.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Mares may include:
those who may be in-foal, wet or dry and be of any type or breed.
Mating may include:
mares mated naturally or artificially inseminated.
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 and handle wet and dry mares for teasing
detect oestrus cycles
monitor mating or AI and take remedial action where needed
record data of mare mating.
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.
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 and handle wet and dry mares for teasing
detect oestrus cycles
monitor mating or AI and take remedial action where needed
record data of mare mating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3404 | RTE2137A | Assist with natural mating procedures and parturition of horses | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBD56 | ACMHBR304 | Assist with artificial insemination of mares | Unit of competency |
| BBE19 | ACMHBR303 | Carry out natural mare mating procedures | Unit of competency |
| BBE15 | ACMHBR312 | Carry out procedures for foaling down mares | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCZ7 | AHC20116 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D451 | AHC20110 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |