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Handle and care for stallions

Handle and care for stallions

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCHBR305A
State Code
D6831
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of handling and caring for stallions, particularly through the mating process. It also includes collecting semen and caring for the horse to ensure minimal distress after mating and defines the standard required to: humanely and safely handle stallions; provide support to veterinarians for a range of procedures; maximise conception rates (and live foal outcomes) through efficient and well-managed stud activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to handle stallions
  • 1.1. Work to be undertaken is interpreted from work program, where necessary, and confirmed with management.
  • 1.2. Discussions are held with other workers who may be affected by the activities to ensure continued smooth operation of the mating process.
  • 1.3. Tools and equipment suitable for the work to be undertaken are selected, checked and maintained if necessary.
  • 1.4. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained.
2. Care for stallions
  • 2.1. Stallions are caught, groomed, checked and exercised as a part of daily routines to maintain fitness and monitor injury, condition and general health.
  • 2.2. Regular checking and accurate observation ensures that all changes in stallion behaviour and health are identified and recorded.
  • 2.3. Feed and water requirements are applied in strict compliance with prescribed nutritional programs and details recorded.
  • 2.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are continually identified while handling horses, risks assessed and suitable controls implemented.
  • 2.5. Horse health routines are maintained through and between breeding seasons as prescribed by the supervising veterinarian and/or stud manager.
3. Handle stallion for mating procedures
  • 3.1. Selected stallion is caught and identified in line with mating requirements.
  • 3.2. Suitable restraint is applied to stallion for mating activities.
  • 3.3. All handling of the stallion is done within the guidelines of animal welfare codes and practices.
  • 3.4. Organisation hygiene practices are applied to ensure that risks of disease are minimal.
  • 3.5. Mating or semen collection is completed according to organisation standards, and to minimise stress to the stallion.
  • 3.6. Post-mating procedures are completed as instructed by stud master or veterinarian.
4. Complete hygiene and administration activities
  • 4.1. Equipment is cleaned and stored according to manufacturer's specifications, organisational procedures and regulations.
  • 4.2. All containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the operations are disposed of safely and appropriately.
  • 4.3. All required records and documentation are completed accurately and promptly in accordance with organisational requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Handling and care may include:
all breeds and types of stallions.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
humanely and safely handle stallions
provide support to veterinarians for a range of procedures
maximise conception rates (and live foal outcomes) through efficient and well-managed stud activities.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3500 RTE3112A Handle and care for stallions Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BBE83 ACMHBR403 Handle and care for stallions Unit of competency