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Mate pigs and monitor dry sow performance

Mate pigs and monitor dry sow performance

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPRK304
State Code
BAQ35
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the mating of pigs and monitor dry sow performance.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine condition of pigs and adjust nutrition for mating
  • 1.1 Determine and record condition scores of pigs
  • 1.2 Rank pigs according to scores and adjust nutritional requirements to ensure pigs are in optimum condition at mating
  • 1.3 Ensure feeding strategies are appropriate for the housing environment and seasonal conditions
  • 1.4 Monitor and assess condition of pigs regularly
2. Facilitate mating
  • 2.1 Apply knowledge of relevant animal anatomy and physiology
  • 2.2 Carry out oestrus inducement and detection procedures
  • 2.3 Follow enterprise work health and safety and biosecurity policies
  • 2.4 Ensure mating areas are secure and provide for access during joining
  • 2.5 Use mating procedures and handling techniques that maximise welfare of pigs
  • 2.6 Supervise mating and intervene when required to maximise conception rates
3. Complete mating procedures
  • 3.1 Carry out regular post-mating heat detection to identify sows returning to oestrus
  • 3.2 Complete mating records promptly and accurately
4. Determine and provide adequate nutrition for pregnant sows
  • 4.1 Determine nutritional needs of pregnant sows using the enterprise feeding plan
  • 4.2 Provide adequate and suitable feed and feed supplements in accordance with the feeding plan and sow condition
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7162 AHCPRK304A Mate pigs and monitor dry sow performance Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU73 AHCPRK307 Mate pigs naturally Unit of competency
ODU72 AHCPRK308 Monitor dry sow performance Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDB3 AHC30416 Certificate III in Pork Production Qualification