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Manage organic livestock production

Manage organic livestock production

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCORG410
State Code
OFC15
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to integrate livestock production into an organic production system according to animal welfare and biosecurity legislation, national standards for organic and biodynamic production, and agroecological principles.The unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters, and use discretion and judgment in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to manage animal health and welfare
  • 1.1 Investigate and consider natural behaviours, requirements and welfare of animals when planning for organic livestock production
  • 1.2 Identify production requirements and environment of farm
  • 1.3 Identify and select genetic varieties of animals best suited to production requirements and environment
  • 1.4 Develop animal health management strategies for farm
2. Manage animal health and welfare
  • 2.1 Communicate and implement animal health management strategy to work team
  • 2.2 Monitor livestock for health and welfare
  • 2.3 Manage livestock according to certified organic standards and biosecurity procedures
  • 2.4 Conduct animal husbandry and transport according to animal welfare principles and organic certification requirements
  • 2.5 Maintain livestock records required for organic certification
3. Develop and implement supplementary feed requirements
  • 3.1 Identify feed gaps and requirements for supplementary feed, taking into account seasonal conditions and drought
  • 3.2 Incorporate on-farm supplementary feed strategies, including fodder crops, agroforestry or standing hay paddocks, into the annual program for animal feed and on-farm sustainability
  • 3.3 Implement good storage practices for feed inputs to ensure quality is maintained
  • 3.4 Purchase and use nutritional inputs in the feed program that meet relevant Organic Standards and/or agroecological principles where applicable
4. Develop a sustainable grazing strategy
  • 4.1 Determine feed requirements, carrying capacity and stocking rate for farm according to seasonal variability, livestock needs and sustainability requirements
  • 4.2 Determine indicators and benchmarks for sustainable pasture, land and soil use for farm
  • 4.3 Identify grazing infrastructure required according to planned grazing outcomes
  • 4.4 Incorporate infrastructure requirements into farm improvement program
  • 4.5 Develop a planned grazing system according to optimal livestock health, productivity and grazing requirements
5. Implement a sustainable grazing strategy
  • 5.1 Optimise soil and plant health to provide a nutrient-dense and balanced diet for livestock
  • 5.2 Implement and monitor grazing system to ensure productivity and sustainability
  • 5.3 Implement strategies for controlling weeds in pastures according to Organic Standards and agroecological principles
  • 5.4 Maintain records of grazing activity according to workplace procedures and Organic Standards
6. Manage farm fertility for the livestock enterprise
  • 6.1 Estimate level of nutrients exported from farm
  • 6.2 Implement soil fertility monitoring program
  • 6.3 Manage soil nutrient levels and balance according to Organic Standards and agroecological principles
  • 6.4 Eliminate risk of weed and chemical contamination of farm according to Organic Standards and agroecological principles
  • 6.5 Maintain records of soil fertility according to workplace procedures and Organic Standards
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM06 AHCORG402 Manage organic livestock production Unit of competency