This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine nutritional requirements for racing horses.

The unit applies to individuals who have experience and specialised knowledge and skills in the practical care and management of standardbred or thoroughbred racehorses, and have responsibility for a work activity or area.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with applicable state/territory animal welfare and workplace health and safety legislative requirements.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant Principal Racing Authority (PRA) for current 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
Apply nutritional principles to the formulation of individual rations
Confirm rations are appropriate to horse condition, workload and stage of training
Formulate basic rations for individual horses according to nutritional requirements
Select feed on the basis of quality, type and nutritional energy and economic value for a particular animal
Assess supplements and feed additives on the basis of active ingredients and nutritional needs for specific horses
Check selected supplements and feed additives for industry regulation, rules of racing and animal welfare compliance
Monitor changes in horse condition and/or behaviour related to feed and supplements
Adjust feed requirements to maintain optimal health and desired outcomes according to feeding plan
Maintain and monitor stable feed records and prepare feed order according to workplace policies and procedures

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