AHCLSK339 — Pregnancy test livestock

1 Prepare for pregnancy testing

• 1.1Prepare physical resources, human resources and relevant documentation for pregnancy testing
• 1.2Muster, yard and safely restrain livestock according to workplace health and safety procedures, and workplace animal welfare practices
• 1.3Draft livestock to be tested according to breeding or management program requirements

2 Arrange support for pregnancy testing

• 2.1Assemble pregnancy testing supplies and equipment for operators
• 2.2Separate and restrain individual animals for veterinary treatment or examination
• 2.3Handle and test livestock according to animal welfare practices
• 2.4Record and report pregnancy testing operations and outcomes according to workplace procedures

3 Carry out pregnancy testing procedures

• 3.1Identify hazards and assess risks in the workplace, and implement control measures to address risks while working with livestock according to workplace health and safety procedures
• 3.2Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment applicable to task
• 3.3restrain individual animals for testing and check individual breeding records
• 3.4Clean rectal area of animal prior to examination where applicable
• 3.5Carry out ultrasound or rectal examination and palpation to establish pregnancy or non-pregnancy
• 3.6Determine the number of foetuses where possible
• 3.7Implement strict workplace hygiene procedures between pregnancy testing individual animals according to workplace animal welfare practices and biosecurity procedures
• 3.8Record identities and relevant details of livestock tested
• 3.9Observe and record other indicators of animal health for input to herd health management

4 Carry out post pregnancy testing procedures

• 4.1Accurately identify livestock diagnosed as pregnant or not pregnant
• 4.2Consign all animals to their destination or return them to paddocks or pens according to workplace requirements
• 4.3Dispose of waste, debris and veterinary medicine waste according to workplace procedures and environment and biosecurity requirements
• 4.4Carry out regular monitoring of animal’s post pregnancy testing to detect post testing complications

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