This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to whelp greyhounds.

The unit applies to individuals who prepare greyhounds for whelping, monitor the breeding female, and assist with delivery of greyhound puppies.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory animal welfare and health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Refer to your state or territory Controlling Body or Principal Racing Authority for current licence or registration requirements.

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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
Estimate and record anticipated greyhound whelping date
Identify the whelping area
Thoroughly clean the whelping area
Line the whelping box with appropriate bedding
Prepare the whelping box and bedding in a warm, dry, quiet place, according to industry rules and regulations, animal welfare and ethics codes of practice and requirements
Prepare an action strategy that includes access to veterinary support in the case of difficulties presenting
Arrange for the breeding greyhound female to become accustomed to the box several weeks before whelping
Monitor breeding greyhound female's general health, appetite, restlessness and nesting behaviour, according to greyhound health and animal welfare and ethics codes of practice and requirements
Ensure that the breeding greyhound female is in a safe and accessible place at the time of whelping
Clear membranes from the pups, if the breeding greyhound female is unable to
Tie off and treat the umbilical cord, if the greyhound breeding female does not chew through it
Watch the breeding greyhound female closely between delivering puppies, and monitor bonding
Record the time each pup is born and the colour, sex and weight of each pup
Assist pups to attach to a nipple if necessary
Ensure appropriate temperature of the newborn pups is maintained
Enable the breeding greyhound female to have a toilet break and give her a clean-up
Encourage the breeding greyhound female to have some food and water
Maintain whelping area and box and replace bedding as required
Ensure the breeding greyhound female is settled and all the pups are suckling
Arrange for a post-whelping check with a veterinarian and the safe disposal of stillborn pups, if required, and according to workplace processes and legislative requirements
Complete whelping notice and lodge with relevant state authority
Complete and lodge litter registration forms with relevant state authority

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