This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform caesareans on mice or rats and manage pups.

The unit applies to individuals who work as animal technicians in research and teaching facilities where research animals are bred for scientific purposes.

All work practices must be undertaken in accordance with legislative requirements, the current Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes (the Code), the organisation's standard operating procedures, and protocols, policies and procedures approved by the organisation's Animal Ethics Committee (AEC). Users are advised to check legislative requirements for their jurisdiction.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Comply with organisation protocols, policies and procedures according to the Australian Code and relevant legislative requirements, including health and safety
Identify regulatory and project documentation requirements
Verify project reproductive and breeding program objectives
Revise, review, maintain and update records according to organisation policies and procedures
Justify need for caesarean section and confirm AEC approval
Prepare equipment, including personal protective equipment and medications, according to organisational procedures
Humanely kill female by cervical dislocation, or sedate and euthanase
Conduct caesarean procedure
Collect, identify, check and monitor pups
Dispose of carcass according to legislative requirements
Verify clean or dirty status of the mother, and separate handling and treatment areas of each group according to biosecurity requirements
Select and prepare foster mother prior to caesarean surgery of birth mother
Select and prepare area for fostering to ensure minimal stress to foster mother and pups
Allocate pups to foster mother, and monitor bonding

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