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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
AHCLSK341
State Code
ODU52
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
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate artificial insemination (AI) and fertility management of livestock, including preparing for and facilitating AI, and carrying out post AI procedures.The unit applies to individuals who coordinate AI and fertility management of livestock under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.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.Accreditation requirements apply in some jurisdictions to performing commercial AI. Users are advised to check with the relevant State or Territory regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare animals for artificial insemination
  • 1.1 Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to address risks and biosecurity hazards
  • 1.2 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment applicable to task
  • 1.3 Assess average body condition of female livestock
  • 1.4 Provide advice on nutritional requirements to facilitate optimum condition at the time of artificial insemination as required
  • 1.5 Confirm females are not pregnant before commencing the artificial insemination program
2. Facilitate artificial insemination
  • 2.1 Carry out oestrus inducement and detection procedures according to animal welfare procedures and industry standards
  • 2.2 Prepare artificial insemination equipment and facilities, including artificial insemination tank and semen
  • 2.3 Use handling techniques that minimise stress and discomfort to livestock according to workplace health and safety and animal welfare practices
  • 2.4 Apply hygiene procedures to minimise risk of infection
3. Carry out post artificial insemination procedures
  • 3.1 Maintain female livestock on appropriate nutrition and husbandry management
  • 3.2 Monitor female livestock for signs of early abortion or return to oestrus
  • 3.3 Apply pregnancy detection techniques and identify pregnancy status of animals
  • 3.4 Complete required artificial insemination and pregnancy status records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN09 AHCLSK312 Coordinate artificial insemination and fertility management of livestock Unit of competency