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Care for sows prior, during and after farrowing

KHU-AGR-0727

Australian Equivalent

AHCPRK315

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist sows prior to, during and after farrowing. It includes weaning piglets where required. This unit applies to individuals who apply technical knowledge and skills with discretion and judgement to care for pigs in pork production environments. They work under broad direction, coordinate activities and solve problems related to pig welfare. Work environments may include indoor and outdoor pork production systems. Commonwealth and/or state/territory health and safety, animal welfare, environmental protection and biosecurity legislation, regulations and codes of practice apply to keeping and working with pigs. Requirements vary between industry sectors and jurisdictions. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Mandatory workplace requirements apply to the

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare farrowing environment

0727.E1.O1Identify and follow biosecurity procedures that apply to entering and working on a pork production site

0727.E1.O2Identify health and safety hazards, and assess risks and control risks prior to commencing tasks

0727.E1.O3Select, prepare and fit appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required for tasks and conditions

0727.E1.O4Select, clean and/or disinfect and prepare accommodation for sows according to pig, security and safety requirements and enterprise procedures

0727.E1.O5Check and/or adjust housing environment and conditions as required to ensure appropriate ventilation, temperature and humidity

0727.E1.O6Check and/or adjust feeders and drinkers to ensure availability of feed and correct flow rate

0727.E1.O7Check for signs of pests and/or predators according to enterprise procedures

0727.E1.O8Resolve and/or report issues according to enterprise requirements

E2Monitor pre-farrowing sows

0727.E2.O1Monitor general health and welfare of pre-farrowing sows

0727.E2.O2Move and acclimatise sows and gilts to new environment as required, using safe manual handling techniques and low stress animal handling techniques

0727.E2.O3Adjust feeding regime for pre-farrowing sows as required

0727.E2.O4Check sow records and confirm anticipated due date where possible

0727.E2.O5Identify sows showing signs of farrowing, and adjust environment accordingly

0727.E2.O6Identify, resolve and report issues to supervisor, including overdue sows

E3Care for farrowing sows

0727.E3.O1Select, check and prepare farrowing equipment and resources required to assist sows

0727.E3.O2Monitor sows for signs of distress and/or discomfort

0727.E3.O3Identify health and safety hazards, and assess and control risks related to assisting sows during farrowing

0727.E3.O4Select and fit PPE according to enterprise safety and biosecurity requirements

0727.E3.O5Identify sows experiencing farrowing difficulties, and assist sows according to enterprise safety and animal welfare procedures

0727.E3.O6Record and report farrowing data and/or issues as required

E4Care for lactating sows

0727.E4.O1Monitor sows for signs of lactation

0727.E4.O2Adjust feeding regime to suit sow nutritional requirements throughout lactation

0727.E4.O3Identify signs of ill health and/or discomfort in sows and piglets, and take appropriate action according to Farm Treatment Plan and welfare requirements

0727.E4.O4Maintain clean pig environment and dispose of waste according to enterprise environmental requirements

0727.E4.O5Foster piglets according to sow capacity and enterprise procedures

0727.E4.O6Record and report husbandry data and/or issues as required

E5Wean sows

0727.E5.O1Confirm sows to be weaned according to enterprise procedures

0727.E5.O2Identify and move piglets to be weaned

0727.E5.O3Record weaning data according to enterprise procedures

0727.E5.O4Complete sow husbandry and health procedures according to Farm Treatment Plan

0727.E5.O5Relocate sows according to production program