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Prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock

Prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK343
State Code
ODU26
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
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock.The unit applies to individuals who prepare for and implement natural mating 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.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.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare paddocks or yards
  • 1.1 Identify and confirm livestock mating plan with supervisor
  • 1.2 Select paddocks, yards or stock
  • 1.3 Implement predator control program where applicable
  • 1.4 Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to address risks and biosecurity hazards
  • 1.5 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment applicable to task
2. Prepare females for joining
  • 2.1 Monitor live weight of females through weighing or condition scoring
  • 2.2 Adjust nutrition levels to achieve targeted joining weights or condition scores
  • 2.3 Implement female health and husbandry operations according to workplace procedures and animal welfare practices
  • 2.4 Draft livestock for joining
3. Prepare sires for joining
  • 3.1 Carry out physical examination of sires prior to joining
  • 3.2 Seek veterinary advice where appropriate
  • 3.3 Determine mating ratios
  • 3.4 Select replacement sires in time to allow adjustment to new environment
  • 3.5 Carry out sire health, handling and husbandry operations according to individual requirements and workplace animal welfare practices
  • 3.6 Monitor sires environment for optimum mating performance
4. Join sires to female groups
  • 4.1 Select dates for joining according to mating plan
  • 4.2 Introduce sires to female groups to ensure good contact
  • 4.3 Remove sires from female groups at scheduled time
5. Monitor mating activity
  • 5.1 Observe livestock mating, complete mating records and take remedial action if required
  • 5.2 Observe distribution of sires within each female group
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS46 AHCLSK315 Prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock Unit of competency