This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to successfully manage all aspects of a performance horse stud. It covers assessing structural and human resource requirements, developing breeding programs, and managing operations, including caring for stallions and mares, and foaling operations.

The unit applies to individuals who have managerial responsibilities for performance horse breeding operations. They work independently within organisational guidelines, applying extensive knowledge of breeding performance horses and industry skills to achieve outcomes.

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

Work 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.

NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.

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Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Assess the reproductive anatomy of stallions on a regular basis during the breeding season to inform stallion management procedures
Assess the reproductive anatomy and physiological function of mares on a regular basis during the breeding season to inform mare management procedures
Monitor and report on the behavioural characteristics of oestrous, dioestrous and anoestrous according to industry standard procedures
Monitor and report the characteristics of pregnancy according to industry standard procedures
Develop stud breeding program goals and strategies
Assess and document stud requirements according to workplace objectives
Identify resources required to support the breeding programs
Determine the optimal stud farm layout to facilitate ease of management and meet behavioural needs of horses
Select breeding options to maximise opportunities and meet stud objectives within industry guidelines
Develop strategies for compliance with work health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental legislation and guidelines
Assess, control and review risks related to stud operations to ensure a safe workplace
Document and communicate the calendar of operations to incorporate routine seasonal breeding practices
Identify and research potential stallions, mares and genetic material for use in the breeding operation
Develop and implement routine health management procedures
Determine appropriate breeding and horse management timelines according to annual calendar
Complete breeding documents according to workplace and industry requirements
Develop and implement a covering timetable for stallions
Monitor and report key milestones of conception and gestation according to industry procedures
Identify and select relevant pregnancy detection techniques suitable for use on the stud farm
Develop and implement a strategy for the timely and efficient detection of pregnancies
Identify the causes of subfertility and infertility in stallions
Develop and implement strategies to treat and minimise the impact of stallion subfertility or infertility
Identify the causes of subfertility and infertility in mares
Develop and implement management strategies to treat and minimise the impact of mare subfertility and infertility
Implement plans to manage mares immediately prior to foaling
Oversee the foaling down of mares
Develop and implement a plan to manage foaling emergencies
Develop and implement plans for the treatment and management of neonatal illness and injury
Develop and implement post-foaling mare and foal care procedures
Identify the signs and causes of foetal loss and abortion, and develop procedures to routinely monitor mares for these conditions
Develop and implement a strategy to prevent or minimise the risk of abortion
Develop and implement a plan to respond to and manage abortion or suspected abortion
Identify mares that have aborted or are at risk of abortion, and implement industry standard management procedures
Evaluate the potential benefits of assisted reproductive technologies to stud goals and operations
Evaluate the costs and implications of assisted reproductive technologies against stud goals and objectives

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