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SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Monitor pen condition and ration suitability

KHU-AGR-0408

Australian Equivalent

AHCLSK370

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor the suitability of rations and pen conditions for livestock. The unit applies to individuals who monitor pen condition and ration suitability 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. In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort. No licensing, legislative or certification requi

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Monitor ration and water levels

0408.E1.O1Identify ration ingredients and composition information from workplace livestock production or feed plans

0408.E1.O2Assess ration levels, composition and consistency and identify potential production and health issues for different pens and classes of livestock

0408.E1.O3Identify strategies for removing wet, mouldy and fouled ration from bunks, and preventing livestock from access to unsuitable rations

0408.E1.O4Assess water quantity and quality to meet requirements of livestock

E2Inspect pen status and condition

0408.E2.O1Source information on pen group status from workplace livestock production plan

0408.E2.O2Assess pen infrastructure, feed bunks, feed apron and water troughs together with animal feeding behaviour and identify performance and potential issues

0408.E2.O3Identify strategies to control leaking troughs, and prevent livestock from access to damaged pen or feeding areas

0408.E2.O4Assess pen surface conditions and behaviours of livestock in consideration of prevailing weather conditions

0408.E2.O5Identify strategies for adjusting stocking density, providing access to shade, modifying pen drainage, cleaning pen and modifying the ration

E3Assess manure condition

0408.E3.O1Assess manure consistency and colour as indicators of individual animal and herd health

0408.E3.O2Identify strategies for increasing roughage in ration, courser processing of grains and adjusting rations for sick animals

E4Check pen hygiene

0408.E4.O1Assess feed bunks, feed aprons and water troughs for fouling and unhygienic build-ups of waste

0408.E4.O2Identify strategies for resolving animal production and health issues, workplace health and safety concerns, and cleaning of pens to prevent odour and insect problems

E5Report and record incidents as required

0408.E5.O1Report incidents and problems to supervisor

0408.E5.O2Record incidents and adopted strategies, and monitor effectiveness of strategies