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Analyse performance horse pedigrees

Analyse performance horse pedigrees

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMPHR409
State Code
OAL22
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2019
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
29/05/2019
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out horse bloodstock and pedigree research services across all classes of horses.The unit applies to individuals who evaluate horse pedigrees and conformation to determine the market value and performance potential of individual horses.Workplace 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.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply basic genetic theories to the assessment of horses
  • 1.1 Identify common inherited faults, abnormalities and genetic disorders of horses
  • 1.2 Apply Mendelian inheritance rules to the pedigrees of horses including the inheritance of relevant genetic disorders and arrange for DNA testing of parentage and genetic disorders where required
2. Assess the conformation of horses selected for a particular purpose
  • 2.1 Use the correct industry terminology to describe the horses’ conformation
  • 2.2 Evaluate the horses' conformation according to its desired performance
  • 2.3 Evaluate the contribution of the sire and dam to the conformation of the horse
  • 2.4 Use pedigree data including past performance, lineage history, sibling performance, breeding outcomes and other traits to rate the horses’ suitability for a particular purpose
3. Purchase horses based on pedigree analysis
  • 3.1 Determine desired requirements of horses for purchasing through auction or private sale
  • 3.2 Assess and rank prospective purchases according to requirements, budget and the likely potential of horses to achieve desired goals
  • 3.3 Determine requirements for new registrations or transfer of ownership according to relevant procedures and regulations
  • 3.4 Determine insurance requirements relevant to purchase of horses
  • 3.5 Identify transportation requirements for transfer of horses to new location
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODV34 ACMEQU418 Select horses based on analysis of pedigree Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BES8 RGR50319 Diploma of Horse Stud Management Qualification