Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare animals for mating
- Select male and female animals to be mated from the stud's mating plan
- Determine condition of animals selected for mating and record body scores are recorded to comply with recognised industry practices
- Adjust nutritional program where required and monitor to produce optimum condition for mating
- Make preparations where females are over-fleeced to ensure that tail and vulva area are clean and free of fleece
- Check animals for signs of infection or other reason not to proceed with the planned mating and take remedial action as appropriate
- Facilitate mating
- Identify receptive females
- Ensure paddock or pen mating areas are secure and provide access for handlers during joining
- Use mating procedures and handling techniques that minimise stress and discomfort to animals and meet work health and safety and animal welfare requirements
- Supervise pen mating and intervene when required to maximise conception rates
- Complete mating procedures