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Develop and implement a breeding strategy

Develop and implement a breeding strategy

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK509
State Code
ODU43
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 assess breeding requirements, select livestock for breeding, and monitor and evaluate the breeding program.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to develop and implement a breeding strategy, take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex 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.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan breeding program
  • 1.1 Assess and clarify breeding requirements to meet workplace production goals
  • 1.2 Identify and arrange resources to support breeding requirements
  • 1.3 Select breeding options to optimise results and consistency
  • 1.4 Undertake economic assessment to establish the feasibility of the breeding objectives
  • 1.5 Formulate breeding program to meet workplace objectives, and ensure sufficient flexibility to accommodate contingencies
2. Select livestock for breeding
  • 2.1 Determine selection criteria for the visual and objective methods of selecting livestock based on heritability and economic returns for the workplace
  • 2.2 Establish culling and replacement practices to maintain or improve herd or flock size, animal ratios and grade of livestock
  • 2.3 Assess genetic gain potential to determine and justify herd or flock structure
  • 2.4 Source suitable genetic material to optimise genetic gain within the herd or flock
  • 2.5 Check and monitor selected livestock to ensure condition and welfare status meets breeding program requirements
  • 2.6 Carry out measurements of production and genetic characteristics, and evaluate results within appropriate breeding program requirements
3. Monitor breeding program
  • 3.1 Supervise implementation of the breeding program for efficiency and effectiveness
  • 3.2 Prioritise and implement changes necessary to achieve breeding aims according to breeding program requirements
  • 3.3 Examine and control allocated resources within workplace budgetary constraints
  • 3.4 Maintain safe workplace and environmentally responsible practices according to workplace health and safety procedures and environmental and biosecurity legislation, regulations and workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Observe and comply with animal welfare industry standards, legislation and codes of practice and procedures relevant to livestock production
4. Evaluate breeding program
  • 4.1 Review breeding program processes and outcomes against organisation objectives
  • 4.2 Assess performance of facilities, resources and equipment for effectiveness and efficiency
  • 4.3 Assess effectiveness of selection criteria for contribution to achievement of breeding aims and workplace profitability
  • 4.4 Document relevant information for continual assessment and to inform future practice
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR08 AHCLSK503 Develop and implement a breeding strategy Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJA1 AHC50122 Diploma of Agriculture Qualification
BDD8 AHC50116 Diploma of Agriculture Qualification