Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess breeding requirements
- Breeding requirements are assessed and clarified according to enterprise objectives.
- Resources to support breeding requirements are identified and arranged.
- Breeding options are selected to optimise results and consistency according to enterprise objectives.
- Economic assessments are undertaken to establish the feasibility of the breeding objectives.
- Breeding program is formulated to meet enterprise objectives, and is sufficiently flexible to accommodate contingencies.
- Select livestock for breeding
- Selection criteria are determined for the visual and objective methods of selecting livestock based on heritabilities and economic returns of selection for traits.
- Culling and replacement practices are established to maintain the appropriate size and ratios of livestock.
- Rate of genetic gain is considered in determining herd or flock structure.
- Genetic material is sourced to optimise genetic gain within the herd or flock.
- Selected livestock are checked and monitored to ensure condition and welfare status meets breeding program requirements.
- Tests are conducted using recognised industry methods, and evaluated within appropriate breeding program parameters.
- Monitor breeding program
- Implementation of the breeding program is monitored for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Changes necessary to achieve breeding aims are prioritised and implemented according to breeding program requirements.
- Allocated resources are monitored and controlled within enterprise budgetary constraints.
- Safe workplace and environmentally responsible practices are maintained according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
- Relevant legislative requirements associated with livestock production are observed and complied with.
- Evaluate breeding program
- Breeding program processes and outcomes are reviewed and evaluated against enterprise objectives.
- Performance of facilities, resources and equipment are evaluated for effectiveness and efficiency.
- Effectiveness of selection criteria is evaluated for contribution to achievement of breeding aims and enterprise profitability.
- Relevant information is documented for continual assessment to inform future practice.