Assessor Resource
AHCLSK325A
Castrate livestock
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to farm workers on livestock enterprises. It requires taking responsibility for own work output and using well-developed skills with some discretion and judgement under routine supervision.
This unit covers the process of castrating young animals and describes the standard required to: handle animals humanely in line with animal welfare codes of practice; perform a recommended method of castration with attention to hygiene; administer pre or post operative treatments; monitor castrated animals.
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