Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess breeding requirements
- Assess and clarify breeding requirements according to organisational objectives
- Identify and obtain resources to support breeding requirements
- Select breeding options to optimise results and consistency
- Formulate breeding programs to meet organisation objectives
- Develop organisational procedures for breeding according to legislative requirements, industry standards, animal welfare and safe workplace and environmentally responsible practices
- Select animals for breeding
- Select animals for mating according to the requirements of the breeding program, animal welfare regulations and ethical practice principles
- Schedule examinations and tests as required to confirm suitability of selected animals for breeding program
- Select and apply appropriate breeding systems according to the requirements of the breeding program
- Apply appropriate mating methods according to the breeding program
- Monitor breeding programs
- Communicate breeding program strategies and procedures to staff and provide training as necessary
- Identify potential risks to animals during breeding, birth and early life
- Evaluate the options for managing risks according to WHS, and make preparations in case of emergencies
- Monitor implementation of breeding programs for efficiency and effectiveness according to the requirements of the breeding program
- Prioritise and implement changes necessary to achieve breeding aims
- Evaluate breeding programs
- Review and evaluate breeding program processes and outcomes against the organisation's objectives, and update breeding plans as required
- Assess and update criteria used to select animals for breeding to meet the requirements of the breeding programs
- Maintain breeding records according to industry standards and breeding program requirements