Assessor Resource
AHCHBR309A
Determine nutritional requirements for horses
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency is intended to apply to any horse breeding environment and is generally applicable to most horse industry enterprises. It supports stud workers and supervisors, stud managers and others authorised to manage and maintain horse health.
In addition to legal and ethical responsibilities, it is a requirement that horses are handled gently and calmly. The individual is required to exhibit appropriate care for horses so that stress and discomfort is minimised.
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to interpret the nutritional requirements of horses and formulate appropriate rations to maintain suitable health.
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