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Treat rectal prolapse in pigs

Treat rectal prolapse in pigs

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPRK302
State Code
BAP56
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
061101 - Veterinary Science
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to treat rectal prolapse in pigs.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. Respond to signs of rectal prolapse
  • 1.1 Recognise signs of rectal prolapse
  • 1.2 Remove pig from pen
  • 1.3 Determine treatment based on severity of injury and animal’s health and condition
  • 1.4 Seek supervisor’s, veterinary or other expert advice where required
  • 1.5 Prepare work site, required resources and materials for treatment
  • 1.6 Isolate pig in hospital pen where required
  • 1.7 Follow enterprise animal welfare and biosecurity policies
  • 1.8 Recognise outbreaks of rectal prolapse in a herd and notify management
2. Treat rectal prolapse
  • 2.1 Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment
  • 2.2 Apply knowledge of relevant animal anatomy and physiology
  • 2.3 Clean prolapses appropriately
  • 2.4 Treat as prescribed by veterinary advice
  • 2.5 Recognise and treat rectal strictures where appropriate
  • 2.6 Administer antibiotics to pigs with rectal prolapse where required
3. Report and reduce incidence of rectal prolapse
  • 3.1 Report incidents and treatments to supervisor or management
  • 3.2 Identify possible causes of prolapse
  • 3.2 Implement changes to pig management to reduce incidence of rectal prolapse
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7160 AHCPRK302A Treat rectal prolapse in pigs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFA93 AHCPRK313 Treat rectal prolapse in pigs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDB3 AHC30416 Certificate III in Pork Production Qualification