This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct a post-mortem examination of a research animal for scientific purposes. Post-mortem examinations may be subject to biosecurity and quarantine regulatory and organisational requirements.

This unit applies to individuals who are required to work with and care for animals used within scientific establishments for scientific purposes and teaching.

All work practices must be undertaken in accordance with legislative requirements, the current Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes (the Code), the organisation's standard operating procedures, and protocols, policies and procedures approved by the organisation's Animal Ethics Committee (AEC). Users are advised to check legislative requirements for their jurisdiction.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Identify, select and prepare appropriate site for the post-mortem according to facility and containment classification
Identify containment issues and health and safety risks and take or recommend appropriate action to protect self and others
Obtain and prepare correct clothing, equipment and resources to be used in the post-mortem examination
Use appropriate manual lifting techniques to move the animal to be examined to the post-mortem area
Confirm indicators of death in animals
Confirm identity and obtain and collate all relevant preliminary information about the animal to be examined
Identify abnormal characteristics that may indicate the presence of notifiable and potentially hazardous conditions or diseases, and take or recommend appropriate action
Identify industry expert assistance, and access as appropriate
Carry out external assessment of the animal and record outward signs of abnormalities or injury
Dissect animal using appropriate techniques and equipment to avoid cutting into organs or stomach cavity
Examine nominated organs, tissues and structures
Take and prepare samples of organs, other tissues and fluid samples where appropriate without causing damage to tissues
Locate, identify and handle integument and facial structures
Locate, identify and handle musculoskeletal structures
Locate, identify and handle digestive system structures and organs
Locate, identify and handle reproductive system, organs and structures
Locate, identify and handle other structures and organs relevant to post-mortem procedures conducted in the facility
Dispose of carcass using appropriate equipment according to animal research practices and waste disposal legislation and regulations
Correctly label and package samples for analysis according to organisational procedures
Collate records of observations and information about the animal examined for relevant persons to analyse and diagnose
Clean and disinfect post-mortem area and equipment according to organisational procedures and biosecurity requirements where applicable

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