Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to perform mare mating procedures
- Work to be undertaken is interpreted from work program, where necessary, and confirmed with management.
- Discussions are held with other workers who may be affected by the activities to ensure continued smooth operation of the production process.
- Organisation requirements for the care and handling of horses within the guidelines of animal health and welfare are recognised and understood.
- Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained.
- Identify mares in a state of oestrus
- Mares due for service are identified and selected according to enterprise guidelines.
- Selected mare is caught and restrained for oestrus identification as instructed.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are continually identified while handling horses, risks assessed and suitable controls implemented.
- Stud records are updated accurately either manually or electronically.
- Attend mares for service
- Mare is prepared for service routines in line with stud policy.
- Mare is restrained for natural service and foal secured in close proximity where appropriate.
- Mare is attended for the service or artificial insemination process as required by organisational procedures.
- Mare is returned to box or paddock as instructed by the stud master.
- All required records and documentation are completed accurately and promptly in accordance with organisational requirements.
- Provide support for routine reproductive procedures
- Maintain accurate identification and records