This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to handle and care for stallions, particularly throughout the mating process.

The unit applies to individuals who use specialised horse breeding knowledge and skills and have experience working with stallions. They have responsibility for a work activity, area or team, and provide and communicate solutions for a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems in the horse breeding sector.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant Principal Racing Authority for current licence or registration requirements.

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.

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Identify work hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls for activities involving stallions
Confirm the work program with management
Communicate with other workers to ensure smooth operation of the mating process
Research known behaviour of individual stallions to be handled, and advise others of any specific risks
Ensure workers involved with activities have the skills needed to safely handle stallions
Select, check and maintain tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) used for safety and hygiene purposes
Observe body language and behaviour of stallions before handling, and assess safety risks
Catch, groom and exercise stallions using safe horse handling techniques to maintain fitness and monitor for condition and general health
Parade stallion for prospective breeders to select according to workplace practices
Conduct checks and observe, identify and record changes in stallion behaviour and health
Comply with prescribed nutritional programs, and complete records
Monitor work hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls on an ongoing basis
Maintain prescribed horse health routines throughout and between breeding seasons
Select and fit appropriate halter, bit and/or chain to control stallion
Approach mare to pre-tease
Identify and implement any additional requirements to ensure safe mating procedure
Allow stallion to mount mare or dummy safely
Ensure stallion ejaculates and dismounts mare safely
Collect semen for sampling or mating according to workplace procedures, and minimising stress to stallion
Wash stallion down according to workplace hygiene practices
Clean equipment, collection and mating areas, and store equipment according to workplace procedures
Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris following environmental and biosecurity procedures
Complete all records and documentation

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