RGRHBR504 — Manage horse breeding operations

1 Apply reproductive anatomy and physiology principles to stud practice

• 1.1Assess the reproductive anatomy of stallions on a regular basis during the breeding season to inform stallion management procedures
• 1.2Assess the reproductive anatomy and physiological function of mares on a regular basis during the breeding season to inform mare management procedures
• 1.3Monitor and report on the behavioural characteristics of oestrus, dioestrus and anoestrus according to industry standard procedures
• 1.4Monitor and report the characteristics of pregnancy according to industry standard procedures

2 Assess stud requirements

• 2.1Develop stud breeding program goals and strategies
• 2.2Assess and document stud requirements according to workplace objectives
• 2.3Identify resources required to support the breeding programs
• 2.4Determine the optimal stud farm layout to facilitate ease of management and meet behavioural needs of horses
• 2.5Select breeding options to maximise opportunities and meet stud objectives within industry guidelines
• 2.6Develop strategies for compliance with work health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental legislation and guidelines
• 2.7Assess, control and review risks related to stud operations to ensure a safe workplace

3 Manage the breeding calendar of operations

• 3.1Document and communicate the calendar of operations to incorporate routine seasonal breeding practices
• 3.2Identify and research potential stallions, mares and genetic material for use in the breeding operation
• 3.3Develop and implement routine health management procedures
• 3.4Determine appropriate breeding and horse management timelines according to annual calendar
• 3.5Complete breeding documents according to workplace and industry requirements

4 Manage conception

• 4.1Develop and implement a covering timetable for stallions
• 4.2Monitor and report key milestones of conception and gestation according to industry procedures
• 4.3Identify and select relevant pregnancy detection techniques suitable for use on the stud farm
• 4.4Develop and implement a strategy for the timely and efficient detection of pregnancies

5 Manage subfertility

• 5.1Identify the causes of subfertility and infertility in stallions
• 5.2Develop and implement strategies to treat and minimise the impact of stallion subfertility or infertility
• 5.3Identify the causes of subfertility and infertility in mares
• 5.4Develop and implement management strategies to treat and minimise the impact of mare subfertility and infertility

6 Manage foaling operations

• 6.1Implement plans to manage mares immediately prior to foaling
• 6.2Oversee the foaling down of mares
• 6.3Develop and implement a plan to manage foaling emergencies
• 6.4Develop and implement plans for the treatment and management of neonatal illness and injury
• 6.5Develop and implement post-foaling mare and foal care procedures

7 Manage foetal loss and abortion in mares

• 7.1Identify the signs and causes of foetal loss and abortion, and develop procedures to routinely monitor mares for these conditions
• 7.2Develop and implement a strategy to prevent or minimise the risk of abortion
• 7.3Develop and implement a plan to respond to and manage abortion or suspected abortion
• 7.4Identify mares that have aborted or are at risk of abortion, and implement industry standard management procedures

8 Evaluate the application of assisted reproductive technologies to the performance horse industry

• 8.1Evaluate the potential benefits of assisted reproductive technologies to stud goals and operations, where appropriate for breed requirements and/or rules of racing for racehorses
• 8.2Evaluate the costs and implications of assisted reproductive technologies against stud goals and objectives

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