AHCLSK343 — Prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock

1 Prepare paddocks or yards

• 1.1Identify and confirm livestock mating plan with supervisor
• 1.2Select paddocks, yards or stock
• 1.3Implement predator control program where applicable
• 1.4Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to address risks and biosecurity hazards
• 1.5Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment applicable to task

2 Prepare females for joining

• 2.1Monitor live weight of females through weighing or condition scoring
• 2.2Adjust nutrition levels to achieve targeted joining weights or condition scores
• 2.3Implement female health and husbandry operations according to workplace procedures and animal welfare practices
• 2.4Draft livestock for joining

3 Prepare sires for joining

• 3.1Carry out physical examination of sires prior to joining
• 3.2Seek veterinary advice where appropriate
• 3.3Determine mating ratios
• 3.4Select replacement sires in time to allow adjustment to new environment
• 3.5Carry out sire health, handling and husbandry operations according to individual requirements and workplace animal welfare practices
• 3.6Monitor sires environment for optimum mating performance

4 Join sires to female groups

• 4.1Select dates for joining according to mating plan
• 4.2Introduce sires to female groups to ensure good contact
• 4.3Remove sires from female groups at scheduled time

5 Monitor mating activity

• 5.1Observe livestock mating, complete mating records and take remedial action if required
• 5.2Observe distribution of sires within each female group

What does an assessment tool for AHCLSK343 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCLSK343 needs to address all 38 unit components: 5 elements with 20 performance criteria, 12 performance evidence requirements, 3 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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