AHCORG410 — Manage organic livestock production

1 Prepare to manage animal health and welfare

• 1.1Investigate and consider natural behaviours, requirements and welfare of animals when planning for organic livestock production
• 1.2Identify production requirements and environment of farm
• 1.3Identify and select genetic varieties of animals best suited to production requirements and environment
• 1.4Develop animal health management strategies for farm

2 Manage animal health and welfare

• 2.1Communicate and implement animal health management strategy to work team
• 2.2Monitor livestock for health and welfare
• 2.3Manage livestock according to certified organic standards and biosecurity procedures
• 2.4Conduct animal husbandry and transport according to animal welfare principles and organic certification requirements
• 2.5Maintain livestock records required for organic certification

3 Develop and implement supplementary feed requirements

• 3.1Identify feed gaps and requirements for supplementary feed, taking into account seasonal conditions and drought
• 3.2Incorporate on-farm supplementary feed strategies, including fodder crops, agroforestry or standing hay paddocks, into the annual program for animal feed and on-farm sustainability
• 3.3Implement good storage practices for feed inputs to ensure quality is maintained
• 3.4Purchase and use nutritional inputs in the feed program that meet relevant Organic Standards and/or agroecological principles where applicable

4 Develop a sustainable grazing strategy

• 4.1Determine feed requirements, carrying capacity and stocking rate for farm according to seasonal variability, livestock needs and sustainability requirements
• 4.2Determine indicators and benchmarks for sustainable pasture, land and soil use for farm
• 4.3Identify grazing infrastructure required according to planned grazing outcomes
• 4.4Incorporate infrastructure requirements into farm improvement program
• 4.5Develop a planned grazing system according to optimal livestock health, productivity and grazing requirements

5 Implement a sustainable grazing strategy

• 5.1Optimise soil and plant health to provide a nutrient-dense and balanced diet for livestock
• 5.2Implement and monitor grazing system to ensure productivity and sustainability
• 5.3Implement strategies for controlling weeds in pastures according to Organic Standards and agroecological principles
• 5.4Maintain records of grazing activity according to workplace procedures and Organic Standards

6 Manage farm fertility for the livestock enterprise

• 6.1Estimate level of nutrients exported from farm
• 6.2Implement soil fertility monitoring program
• 6.3Manage soil nutrient levels and balance according to Organic Standards and agroecological principles
• 6.4Eliminate risk of weed and chemical contamination of farm according to Organic Standards and agroecological principles
• 6.5Maintain records of soil fertility according to workplace procedures and Organic Standards

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