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Pregnancy test livestock

KHU-AGR-0377

Australian Equivalent

AHCLSK339

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for pregnancy testing, arrange pregnancy testing support, carry out pregnancy testing, and post testing procedures in livestock. The unit applies to individuals who pregnancy test livestock by rectal palpation or ultrasound under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work. This unit is not to be used for pregnancy testing of horses. 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 sustainability and biosecurity practices. In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort. Regulatory requirements apply

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare for pregnancy testing

0377.E1.O1Prepare physical resources, human resources and relevant documentation for pregnancy testing

0377.E1.O2Muster, yard and safely restrain livestock according to workplace health and safety procedures, and workplace animal welfare practices

0377.E1.O3Draft livestock to be tested according to breeding or management program requirements

E2Arrange support for pregnancy testing

0377.E2.O1Assemble pregnancy testing supplies and equipment for operators

0377.E2.O2Separate and restrain individual animals for veterinary treatment or examination

0377.E2.O3Handle and test livestock according to animal welfare practices

0377.E2.O4Record and report pregnancy testing operations and outcomes according to workplace procedures

E3Carry out pregnancy testing procedures

0377.E3.O1Identify hazards and assess risks in the workplace, and implement control measures to address risks while working with livestock according to workplace health and safety procedures

0377.E3.O2Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment applicable to task

0377.E3.O3restrain individual animals for testing and check individual breeding records

0377.E3.O4Clean rectal area of animal prior to examination where applicable

0377.E3.O5Carry out ultrasound or rectal examination and palpation to establish pregnancy or non-pregnancy

0377.E3.O6Determine the number of foetuses where possible

0377.E3.O7Implement strict workplace hygiene procedures between pregnancy testing individual animals according to workplace animal welfare practices and biosecurity procedures

0377.E3.O8Record identities and relevant details of livestock tested

0377.E3.O9Observe and record other indicators of animal health for input to herd health management

E4Carry out post pregnancy testing procedures

0377.E4.O1Accurately identify livestock diagnosed as pregnant or not pregnant

0377.E4.O2Consign all animals to their destination or return them to paddocks or pens according to workplace requirements

0377.E4.O3Dispose of waste, debris and veterinary medicine waste according to workplace procedures and environment and biosecurity requirements

0377.E4.O4Carry out regular monitoring of animal's post pregnancy testing to detect post testing complications