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Plan and implement an enterprise horse breeding strategy

Plan and implement an enterprise horse breeding strategy

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRHBR501
State Code
OBB30
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/11/2019
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
22/11/2019
Nominal Hours
145
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, develop and implement a horse breeding strategy for an enterprise or stud farm.This unit is applicable to individuals who have specialised skills, technical and theoretical knowledge of the horse breeding sector, and management responsibilities for the breeding strategy for a horse stud.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Work health and safety and animal welfare legislation relevant to interacting with horses applies to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and state/territory jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant authority for specific requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan horse breeding strategy
  • 1.1 Determine breeding objectives based on business or operational model of the enterprise in consultation with relevant personnel
  • 1.2 Identify and arrange resources to support breeding objectives
  • 1.3 Select breeding methods to optimise results and consistency
  • 1.4 Assess financial costs and economic returns for breeding strategy
  • 1.5 Formulate breeding strategy to meet enterprise objectives and performance indicators to evaluate outcomes
2. Apply genetic principles to horse breeding strategy
  • 2.1 Determine required traits suited to horse purpose that can be selected using genetic qualitative and quantitative principles
  • 2.2 Apply genetic principles and analyse horse population data to predict results of possible matings to achieve desired traits
  • 2.3 Develop strategies for maximising gene frequencies for required traits
  • 2.4 Predict outcomes of possible matings to achieve required traits
  • 2.5 Develop a strategy to achieve genetic progress within enterprise herd
3. Select horses for breeding
  • 3.1 Determine criteria for selecting horses to breed based on heritability and purpose of horse
  • 3.2 Analyse individual horse records for heritability, pedigree and progeny information to select breeding stock
  • 3.3 Check and monitor selected horses to ensure condition and welfare status meet breeding program requirements
  • 3.4 Select horses for breeding based on genetic characteristics, considering enterprise and/or client objectives
4. Monitor breeding program
  • 4.1 Supervise implementation of the breeding program for efficiency and effectiveness
  • 4.2 Prioritise and implement changes necessary to achieve breeding objectives
  • 4.3 Examine and control allocated resources within enterprise budgetary constraints
5. Evaluate horse breeding strategy
  • 5.1 Collate and analyse breeding data and records to evaluate program
  • 5.2 Assess breeding selection criteria, data and outcomes against enterprise objectives and breeding strategy
  • 5.3 Review performance of facilities, resources and equipment for effectiveness and efficiency
  • 5.4 Document relevant information for continuous improvement and to inform future breeding practice
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State Code National Code Title Type
BES8 RGR50319 Diploma of Horse Stud Management Qualification