AHCLSK338 — Conduct dropped ovary technique procedures for spaying cattle

1 Conduct pre-DOT evaluations

• 1.1Identify and comply with relevant State or Territory legislation, regulations, codes of practice and animal welfare requirements
• 1.2Discuss alternatives to ovariectomy with cattle manager and carefully consider them prior to undertaking DOT procedure
• 1.3Confirm pre-operative evaluation of cattle submitted for ovary dropping with cattle manager
• 1.4Identify and discuss risks associated with DOT procedure with cattle manager

2 Prepare for DOT operations

• 2.1Monitor and determine optimal weather conditions for operation
• 2.2Select time of day for operation to minimise animal stress
• 2.3Engage adequate numbers of skilled workers
• 2.4Select appropriate holding yards, forcing yards, race and settling yards
• 2.5Follow low-stress stock mustering, movement and handling procedures
• 2.6Allow cattle to settle and cool after yarding

3 Select, maintain and use appropriate equipment

• 3.1Select required DOT equipment and check for safe operation, cleanliness and hygienic condition to reduce the risk of infection and cross-infection
• 3.2Check cattle crush used for procedure is maintained in good working order and operated to ensure minimal risk to the operator and animal
• 3.3Prepare wash-down, soaking and disinfecting containers and position ready for use
• 3.4Prepare disinfectant solution according to label and safety data sheet directions
• 3.5Sharpen ovariotome regularly and disinfect before use and between each procedure
• 3.6Clean, disinfect and store all equipment at the end of operations to minimise contamination

4 Conduct DOT procedures

• 4.1Conduct procedures according to workplace health and safety, biosecurity and animal welfare requirements
• 4.2Maintain facilities, hands, handling and equipment hygiene throughout the procedures
• 4.3Handle cattle quietly in the holding yards, forcing yards and race so that they are relatively calm when they reach the crush
• 4.4Identify common DOT procedural impediments and plan remedial actions
• 4.5Provide pain management according to legislative requirements
• 4.6Perform DOT procedures according to industry best practice standards and processing rates
• 4.7Apply identification earmarks or ear tags to cattle upon completion of procedures, according to relevant State or Territory legislative requirements
• 4.8Release and allow ovariectomised animals to settle on to feed and water in the settling yards for several hours, before moving them quietly to pasture

5 Carry out post DOT procedures

• 5.1Record cattle identity and date of the procedure, with details of significant observations where required
• 5.2Inspect cattle regularly with minimal disturbance for signs of post-operative complications during the healing process and take appropriate action where required

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