ACMFAR408 — Determine hoof care and hoof protection plans for equines

1 Identify features of equine anatomy relevant to farriery services

• 1.1Identify the anatomical features and basic biomechanical functions of the equine lower limb and hoof
• 1.2Compare differences between ideal and problematic hooves and describe their impact on hoof protection needs
• 1.3Identify the general principles of hoof care for equines
• 1.4Recognise the symptoms of hoof malformation, injury, excessive wear and disease

2 Determine the hoof protection requirements and a hoof care program

• 2.1Determine the type of work undertaken by equines through questioning carers and assess any special needs according to their natural gait and conformation
• 2.2Apply workplace health and safety procedures and safe work practices to the selection of personal protective equipment to suit the situation
• 2.3Use safe zones and handling techniques when observing and examining equines
• 2.4Examine the wear patterns of existing shoes, other hoof protection or hooves and determine the condition of hooves
• 2.5Report hoof malformation, injury or disease to carer or owner
• 2.6Discuss the hoof care and hoof protection plan and get agreement on a proposed course of action
• 2.7Advise on routine and preventative hoof care and undertake agreed actions
• 2.8Maintain records on each equine according to workplace practices

3 Provide non-veterinarian equine health care

• 3.1Identify signs of common equine ailments
• 3.2Take appropriate action when malformation, injury or disease are suspected
• 3.3Advise on, or apply, non-veterinarian treatments within scope of practice
• 3.4Seek advice from, and refer to, a registered veterinarian or other equine professional where specialist treatment is required

4 Apply disease and infection containment procedures

• 4.1Demonstrate isolation and quarantine strategies for infection control
• 4.2Follow defined procedures for notifiable diseases and biosecurity maintenance
• 4.3Dispose of waste material safely according to workplace hygiene and biosecurity procedures

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