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Meet nutritional needs of greyhounds

Meet nutritional needs of greyhounds

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSG303
State Code
BBF24
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/12/2018
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
06/12/2018
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare rations for greyhounds and assess the range of feed, additives and supplements in relation to industry quality regulations.The unit applies to individuals who are responsible for the health of greyhounds.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Refer to your state or territory Controlling Body or Principal Racing Authority for current licence or registration requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine nutrition requirements
  • 1.1 Determine nutrition requirements for each greyhound tailored to the age, gender, body mass and health of the dog and its career
  • 1.2 Formulate individual rations appropriate to greyhound's condition, workload and stage of life
  • 1.3 Investigate ways in which food can be used as a method of enriching the greyhound’s environment
2. Assess range of feed, additives and supplements for greyhounds
  • 2.1 Select feed for an animal on the basis of quality, nutrition and cost
  • 2.2 Assess supplements and feed additives on the basis of active ingredients, price and nutritional needs of specific greyhounds
  • 2.3 Check selected supplements and feed additives for rules of racing and animal welfare compliance
3. Monitor kennel feeding practices
  • 3.1 Assess individual greyhounds for condition and nutritional needs and discuss greyhounds’ conditions and general behaviour with relevant kennel staff
  • 3.2 Ensure water and feeding infrastructure ensures access to and security of food
  • 3.3 Monitor and record individual greyhounds' eating behaviour, feed intake and work level, according to nutritional principles for greyhound welfare
  • 3.4 Modify feeding practices in response to outcomes of monitoring
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6907 RGRPSG303A Determine nutritional requirements for racing greyhounds Unit of competency