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Evidence Guide: AHCLSK329A - Implement procedures for calving

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AHCLSK329A - Implement procedures for calving

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Prepare for calving

  1. Condition and health status of cow is assessed and monitored prior to birthing.
  2. Birthing equipment, resources and materials are checked and prepared for use.
  3. Cows at risk of calving difficulty (especially first calf heifers) are grazed in an area where intervention can be carried out with as little disruption as possible.
  4. Hazards in assisting with calving are identified and safe work practices followed.
  5. Mating records are checked and anticipated calving date is confirmed.
Condition and health status of cow is assessed and monitored prior to birthing.

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Birthing equipment, resources and materials are checked and prepared for use.

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Cows at risk of calving difficulty (especially first calf heifers) are grazed in an area where intervention can be carried out with as little disruption as possible.

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Hazards in assisting with calving are identified and safe work practices followed.

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Mating records are checked and anticipated calving date is confirmed.

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Observe the calving

  1. Cows are monitored for signs of approaching parturition and throughout calving.
  2. Signs of calf malpresentation or dystocia are noted from the rate of progress in giving birth and the initial orientation of the feet and head.
Cows are monitored for signs of approaching parturition and throughout calving.

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Signs of calf malpresentation or dystocia are noted from the rate of progress in giving birth and the initial orientation of the feet and head.

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Support calving

  1. Calving cows are handled calmly and put in a secure environment.
  2. Hygiene procedures are implemented to ensure that any calving equipment entering the birth canal is clean.
  3. The orientation and size of the foetus relative to the pelvis is estimated through manual palpation.
  4. The possibility of twins is checked and the position of the lead foetus adjusted where required.
  5. A malpresentation is physically manipulated into the correct position where required.
  6. Calving ropes/chains are placed on the calf above the front fetlocks and appropriate calf pulling equipment is applied in the case of dystocia, without causing undue harm to the female.
  7. Specialist support is brought in if normal assistance procedures are not adequate to assist the calving.
Calving cows are handled calmly and put in a secure environment.

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Hygiene procedures are implemented to ensure that any calving equipment entering the birth canal is clean.

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The orientation and size of the foetus relative to the pelvis is estimated through manual palpation.

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The possibility of twins is checked and the position of the lead foetus adjusted where required.

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A malpresentation is physically manipulated into the correct position where required.

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Calving ropes/chains are placed on the calf above the front fetlocks and appropriate calf pulling equipment is applied in the case of dystocia, without causing undue harm to the female.

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Specialist support is brought in if normal assistance procedures are not adequate to assist the calving.

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Carry out monitoring after calf has been born

  1. Cow is allowed to rest and encouraged to lick the calf as an initial bonding.
  2. Calves that have been assisted are checked for clear airways.
  3. The placenta is left for the cow to ingest after calving.
  4. Cows with retained placentas or other abnormalities are treated and recorded.
  5. The calving environment, facilities and equipment are maintained in a safe, hygienic and operational state and faults are reported or fixed.
  6. Record of calving is kept.
Cow is allowed to rest and encouraged to lick the calf as an initial bonding.

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Calves that have been assisted are checked for clear airways.

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The placenta is left for the cow to ingest after calving.

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Cows with retained placentas or other abnormalities are treated and recorded.

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The calving environment, facilities and equipment are maintained in a safe, hygienic and operational state and faults are reported or fixed.

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Record of calving is kept.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

recognise signs of imminent calving in cattle

monitor calving and provide assistance if required, or refer on if birthing difficulties require supervisor or veterinary assistance

recognise abnormalities in calved cows and in newborn calves

monitor cow and calf post calving.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

carry out cow husbandry procedures and recognise signs of imminent calving

apply contingency measures for calving in the event of difficulties

ability to correctly apply calving ropes/chains and use suitable calf pulling equipment

monitor cow condition and recognise abnormal behaviour/presentations

ability to manual palpate and recognise simple malpresentations

recognise abnormalities in calving behaviour, expulsion of foetus and placenta, and progress of calf immediately after birth

prepare calving environment, materials and resources to industry standards

maintain a safe and secure post-calving environment

demonstrate safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices

identify hazards and use safe work practices in the calving environment

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, follow sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legible information collected and select and apply procedures for a range of tasks

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures.

Required knowledge

calving behaviour and basic health and nutritional requirements as directed

calving environment requirements

calving equipment and materials, their components and functions

calving intervention and non-intervention strategies

normal calf presentation v abnormal that may need assistance

problems associated with calving and intervention and follow up treatment

cow gestation and birthing and husbandry procedures

enterprise policies with regard to calving down, recording and reporting routines

environmental impacts and minimisation measures associated with cattle breeding

health and injury hazards associated with handling cattle

personal protective clothing and equipment, and when and how it should be used

procedures for cleaning and maintaining treatment equipment and materials

relevant State/Territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice with regard to workplace Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and animal welfare.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Compliance requirements may include:

OHS legislation, regulations and codes

animal welfare legislation and codes of practice

quality assurance procedures.

Class of stock to be calved down may include:

all types and breeds of cattle.

Calving equipment may include:

calf pullers, calf chains, halters and ropes.

Hygiene procedures may include:

personal hygiene, use of disinfectants, sanitising of equipment, use of sterile gloves.

Post calving procedures may include:

removal of retained placenta, antibiotic treatments, and mothering up and suckling of the calf.

Situations requiring veterinary intervention may include:

dystocias, ruptures, physical injury to the calving female or calf.