This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to make hoof care and hoof protection plans for an equine and contribute to the maintenance of equine health and wellbeing by applying protection appropriate for its needs.

The unit applies to individuals who use technical knowledge and skills to perform hoof care services across different equine industry sectors.

Workplace health and safety and animal welfare legislation relevant to interacting with horses applies to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and state/territory jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant authority for specific requirements.

No occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Observation Checklist

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Identify the anatomical features and basic biomechanical functions of the equine lower limb and hoof
Compare differences between ideal and problematic hooves and describe their impact on hoof protection needs
Identify the general principles of hoof care for equines
Recognise the symptoms of hoof malformation, injury, excessive wear and disease
Determine the type of work undertaken by equines through questioning carers and assess any special needs according to their natural gait and conformation
Apply workplace health and safety procedures and safe work practices to the selection of personal protective equipment to suit the situation
Use safe zones and handling techniques when observing and examining equines
Examine the wear patterns of existing shoes, other hoof protection or hooves and determine the condition of hooves
Report hoof malformation, injury or disease to carer or owner
Discuss the hoof care and hoof protection plan and get agreement on a proposed course of action
Advise on routine and preventative hoof care and undertake agreed actions
Maintain records on each equine according to workplace practices
Identify signs of common equine ailments
Take appropriate action when malformation, injury or disease are suspected
Advise on, or apply, non-veterinarian treatments within scope of practice
Seek advice from, and refer to, a registered veterinarian or other equine professional where specialist treatment is required
Demonstrate isolation and quarantine strategies for infection control
Follow defined procedures for notifiable diseases and biosecurity maintenance
Dispose of waste material safely according to workplace hygiene and biosecurity procedures

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