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Carry out post-mortem examination of livestock

KHU-AGR-0384

Australian Equivalent

AHCLSK346

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out post-mortem examination of livestock. This unit applies to individuals who carry out post-mortem examination of livestock under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace, and animal welfare legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines, and sustainability and biosecurity practices. Individuals must comply with national and local regulations for disposal of the carcass. Individuals must comply with regulations for sending of biological samples by post.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare to conduct post-mortem/necropsy

0384.E1.O1Select site for post-mortem, ensuring compliance with biosecurity and environment requirements

0384.E1.O2Prepare post-mortem site

0384.E1.O3Collect and collate all relevant preliminary information about the carcass to be examined

0384.E1.O4Identify workplace health and safety and biosecurity hazards, and implement safe working practices to manage risks

0384.E1.O5Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task

0384.E1.O6Select, check and prepare equipment and resources required to complete post-mortem examination

0384.E1.O7Move the animal to be examined to the post-mortem area using appropriate manual lifting techniques and equipment where applicable

0384.E1.O8Seek expert assistance if required

E2Carry out post-mortem examination

0384.E2.O1Carry out external assessment and note outward signs of disease, injury or abnormality

0384.E2.O2Seek expert advice and assistance before proceeding where unusual symptoms are present

0384.E2.O3Perform post-mortem of the carcass in a systematic and safe manner using appropriate techniques and equipment, without causing artificial damage to organs and tissues

0384.E2.O4Examine organs, tissues and joints

0384.E2.O5Take samples of organs and tissues where appropriate, and place in labelled containers according to laboratory requirements

0384.E2.O6Record relevant data and details of the post-mortem examination and suggest the cause of death where possible

E3Carry out post-necropsy procedures

0384.E3.O1Dispose of carcass and biological materials according to biosecurity and environment requirements and legislation

0384.E3.O2Send labelled and packaged samples to the laboratory for analysis according to workplace, environment and biosecurity requirements

0384.E3.O3Collate all information about the livestock examined and the records made during the post-mortem, and forward to supervisor or veterinarian for analysis and establishing a diagnosis

0384.E3.O4Clean, disinfect, store and dispose of equipment, materials and PPE according to workplace procedures

0384.E3.O5Clean and disinfect site used for the post-mortem according to workplace procedures

0384.E3.O6Wash hands and exposed body areas thoroughly

0384.E3.O7Change clothing and disinfect boots according to workplace procedures

0384.E3.O8Identify and report unserviceable equipment and PPE according to workplace procedures