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Carry out mare mating or artificial insemination procedures

Carry out mare mating or artificial insemination procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCHBR303A
State Code
D6829
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
40
Description
This unit covers the quality management of mating or Artificial Insemination (AI) procedures to maximise conception rates and live foal outcomes and defines the standard required to: use appropriate oestrus detection methods; handle mares for serving or artificial insemination and assist as appropriate; recognise disease, health or injury; humanely and safely handle broodmares and their foals; provide support to veterinarian or stallion manager.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to perform mare mating procedures
  • 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 production process.
  • 1.3. Organisation requirements for the care and handling of horses within the guidelines of animal health and welfare are recognised and understood.
  • 1.4. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained.
2. Identify mares in a state of oestrus
  • 2.1. Mares due for service are identified and selected according to enterprise guidelines.
  • 2.2. Selected mare is caught and restrained for oestrus identification as instructed.
  • 2.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are continually identified while handling horses, risks assessed and suitable controls implemented.
  • 2.4. Stud records are updated accurately either manually or electronically.
3. Attend mares for service
  • 3.1. Mare is prepared for service routines in line with stud policy.
  • 3.2. Mare is restrained for natural service and foal secured in close proximity where appropriate.
  • 3.3. Mare is attended for the service or artificial insemination process as required by organisational procedures.
  • 3.4. Mare is returned to box or paddock as instructed by the stud master.
  • 3.5. All required records and documentation are completed accurately and promptly in accordance with organisational requirements.
4. Provide support for routine reproductive procedures
  • 4.1. Mare is carefully restrained, as required, for proposed procedure and in line with animal welfare guidelines.
  • 4.2. Support is provided to stud master or veterinarian for manual or ultrasound pregnancy testing procedures.
5. Maintain accurate identification and records
  • 5.1. Details of identification and breeding are recorded accurately.
  • 5.2. Details of any treatment performed, including follow up treatment required, are reported to supervisor.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Procedures to be completed includes:
work is interpreted from work program, where necessary, and confirmed with management.
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:
use appropriate oestrus detection methods
handle mares for serving or artificial insemination and assist as appropriate
recognise disease, health or injury
humanely and safely handle broodmares and their foals
provide support to veterinarian or stallion manager.
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
S3423 RTE3106A Carry out mare mating procedures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BBD56 ACMHBR304 Assist with artificial insemination of mares Unit of competency
BBE19 ACMHBR303 Carry out natural mare mating procedures Unit of competency