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Pregnancy test livestock

Pregnancy test livestock

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK339
State Code
ODU54
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
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for pregnancy testing, arrange pregnancy testing support, carry out pregnancy testing, and post testing procedures in livestock.The unit applies to individuals who pregnancy test livestock by rectal palpation or ultrasound under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.This unit is not to be used for pregnancy testing of horses.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.In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.Regulatory requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant State or Territory regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for pregnancy testing
  • 1.1 Prepare physical resources, human resources and relevant documentation for pregnancy testing
  • 1.2 Muster, yard and safely restrain livestock according to workplace health and safety procedures, and workplace animal welfare practices
  • 1.3 Draft livestock to be tested according to breeding or management program requirements
2. Arrange support for pregnancy testing
  • 2.1 Assemble pregnancy testing supplies and equipment for operators
  • 2.2 Separate and restrain individual animals for veterinary treatment or examination
  • 2.3 Handle and test livestock according to animal welfare practices
  • 2.4 Record and report pregnancy testing operations and outcomes according to workplace procedures
3. Carry out pregnancy testing procedures
  • 3.1 Identify hazards and assess risks in the workplace, and implement control measures to address risks while working with livestock according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 3.2 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment applicable to task
  • 3.3 restrain individual animals for testing and check individual breeding records
  • 3.4 Clean rectal area of animal prior to examination where applicable
  • 3.5 Carry out ultrasound or rectal examination and palpation to establish pregnancy or non-pregnancy
  • 3.6 Determine the number of foetuses where possible
  • 3.7 Implement strict workplace hygiene procedures between pregnancy testing individual animals according to workplace animal welfare practices and biosecurity procedures
  • 3.8 Record identities and relevant details of livestock tested
  • 3.9 Observe and record other indicators of animal health for input to herd health management
4. Carry out post pregnancy testing procedures
  • 4.1 Accurately identify livestock diagnosed as pregnant or not pregnant
  • 4.2 Consign all animals to their destination or return them to paddocks or pens according to workplace requirements
  • 4.3 Dispose of waste, debris and veterinary medicine waste according to workplace procedures and environment and biosecurity requirements
  • 4.4 Carry out regular monitoring of animal's post pregnancy testing to detect post testing complications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP03 AHCLSK408 Pregnancy test animals Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJA4 AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification
BDF2 AHC40116 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification