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Artificially inseminate livestock

Artificially inseminate livestock

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCAIS304
State Code
ODU45
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
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and artificially inseminate livestock, complete documentation and records, and complete work.The unit applies to individuals who artificially inseminate 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 biosecurity practices.Accreditation requirements apply in some jurisdictions to performing commercial artificial insemination (AI). Users are advised to check with the relevant State or Territory regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for insemination of animals
  • 1.1 Organise resources and personnel to ensure optimal timing of the insemination process
  • 1.2 Follow workplace animal welfare and hygiene practices, and biosecurity policies
  • 1.3 Access and store semen supplies
  • 1.4 Prepare animals to maximise success of insemination program
  • 1.5 Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to address risks
  • 1.6 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment applicable to the task
2. Inseminate animals
  • 2.1 Select, prepare and thaw semen
  • 2.2 Monitor and check insemination equipment to ensure it is sterile, clean and used appropriately
  • 2.3 Identify and observe intended recipient animal and check for signs of oestrus activity
  • 2.4 Restrain and prepare intended recipient animal humanely and appropriately for insemination
  • 2.5 Conduct insemination using techniques appropriate to animal type and applying correct hygiene procedures
3. Complete documentation and records
  • 3.1 Document and record data on insemination process
  • 3.2 Supply information to relevant authorities to promote research and improvements in industry practice
  • 3.3 Identify and record modifications to herd program to assist continuous improvement processes
4. Complete work
  • 4.1 Dispose of waste according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Clean and maintain work area and equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Return animals to designated areas
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM90 AHCAIS303 Artificially inseminate livestock Unit of competency