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Coordinate artificial insemination and fertility management of livestock

KHU-AGR-0379

Australian Equivalent

AHCLSK341

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate artificial insemination (AI) and fertility management of livestock, including preparing for and facilitating AI, and carrying out post AI procedures. The unit applies to individuals who coordinate AI and fertility management of 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 sustainability and biosecurity practices. Accreditation requirements apply in some jurisdictions to performing commercial AI. Users are advised to check with the relevant State or Territory regulatory authority.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare animals for artificial insemination

0379.E1.O1Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to address risks and biosecurity hazards

0379.E1.O2Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment applicable to task

0379.E1.O3Assess average body condition of female livestock

0379.E1.O4Provide advice on nutritional requirements to facilitate optimum condition at the time of artificial insemination as required

0379.E1.O5Confirm females are not pregnant before commencing the artificial insemination program

E2Facilitate artificial insemination

0379.E2.O1Carry out oestrus inducement and detection procedures according to animal welfare procedures and industry standards

0379.E2.O2Prepare artificial insemination equipment and facilities, including artificial insemination tank and semen

0379.E2.O3Use handling techniques that minimise stress and discomfort to livestock according to workplace health and safety and animal welfare practices

0379.E2.O4Apply hygiene procedures to minimise risk of infection

E3Carry out post artificial insemination procedures

0379.E3.O1Maintain female livestock on appropriate nutrition and husbandry management

0379.E3.O2Monitor female livestock for signs of early abortion or return to oestrus

0379.E3.O3Apply pregnancy detection techniques and identify pregnancy status of animals

0379.E3.O4Complete required artificial insemination and pregnancy status records