Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to handle stallions
- 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 mating process.
- Tools and equipment suitable for the work to be undertaken are selected, checked and maintained if necessary.
- Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained.
- Care for stallions
- Stallions are caught, groomed, checked and exercised as a part of daily routines to maintain fitness and monitor injury, condition and general health.
- Regular checking and accurate observation ensures that all changes in stallion behaviour and health are identified and recorded.
- Feed and water requirements are applied in strict compliance with prescribed nutritional programs and details recorded.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are continually identified while handling horses, risks assessed and suitable controls implemented.
- Horse health routines are maintained through and between breeding seasons as prescribed by the supervising veterinarian and/or stud manager.
- Handle stallion for mating procedures
- Selected stallion is caught and identified in line with mating requirements.
- Suitable restraint is applied to stallion for mating activities.
- All handling of the stallion is done within the guidelines of animal welfare codes and practices.
- Organisation hygiene practices are applied to ensure that risks of disease are minimal.
- Mating or semen collection is completed according to organisation standards, and to minimise stress to the stallion.
- Post-mating procedures are completed as instructed by stud master or veterinarian.
- Complete hygiene and administration activities
- Equipment is cleaned and stored according to manufacturer's specifications, organisational procedures and regulations.
- All containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the operations are disposed of safely and appropriately.
- All required records and documentation are completed accurately and promptly in accordance with organisational requirements.