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Prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock

Prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK315A
State Code
D6960
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
05/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit covers the process of preparing for and implementing natural mating procedures for livestock and defines the standard required to: prepare joining paddocks; assess the serving capacity and fertility of males pre joining; ensure females are above minimum body weights to exhibit oestrus; use sufficient males for the number of females to be mated in the group; use back up sires where single sire mating is practised; record mating details.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare paddocks or yards
  • 1.1. Particular livestock mating plan is determined according to supervisor instructions or enterprise procedures.
  • 1.2. Paddocks or yards are selected and stocked to appropriate levels.
  • 1.3. Predator control program is planned and implemented where appropriate.
  • 1.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed, controls implemented and safety concerns reported to the supervisor.
  • 1.5. Suitable safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained.
2. Prepare dams for joining
  • 2.1. Live weight of dams is monitored through weighing and/or condition scoring.
  • 2.2. Nutrition levels are adjusted to achieve targeted joining weights in line with feeding strategy.
  • 2.3. Dam health and husbandry operations are carried out according to enterprise procedures.
  • 2.4. Mobs are drafted for joining.
3. Prepare sires for joining
  • 3.1. Physical examination of sires is carried out prior to joining.
  • 3.2. Veterinary advice is sought where appropriate.
  • 3.3. Mating ratios are determined.
  • 3.4. Replacement sires are selected in time to allow adjustment to new environment.
  • 3.5. Sire health and husbandry operations are carried out in line with individual requirements
  • 3.6. Sires are test mated to assess libido and serving capability if required
  • 3.7. Sires environment is managed for optimum mating performance.
4. Join sires to dam mobs
  • 4.1. If appropriate, dates are selected for joining according to the mating plan.
  • 4.2. Test joinings for new sires are undertaken if appropriate.
  • 4.3. Sires are introduced to herds or individual dams to ensure good contact.
  • 4.4. Sires are removed from herds at the scheduled time if in line with enterprise requirements.
5. Monitor mating activity
  • 5.1. Mating activity is observed and recorded in line with enterprise standards.
  • 5.2. Distribution of sires is observed within each mob.
  • 5.3. Remedial action is taken if required.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Animals may include:
cattle
sheep
goats
alpacas.
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 joining paddocks
assess the serving capacity and fertility of males pre joining
ensure females are above minimum body weights to exhibit oestrus
use sufficient males for the number of females to be mated in the group
use back up sires where single sire mating is practised
record mating details.
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
S3615 RTE3147A Prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS46 AHCLSK315 Prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock Unit of competency