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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Assist with teasing process
   • Identify and minimise risks relating to safe handling of mares with and without foals at foot, including referring to workplace records or tags for information about horses
   • Monitor mares for oestrus and record or report information
   • Catch and present mares to the teaser, under supervision, to determine if they are in oestrus
   • Move mares in oestrus, with and without foals at foot, safely to holding area
   • Restrain mares to minimise stress and discomfort for teasing while ensuring safety of handlers and others
   • Provide assistance with the hygienic preparation of equipment
   • Select, correctly fit and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing
2. Support veterinary inspection of oestrus cycle and pregnancy detection
   • Identify and place mares in crush for veterinary examination, ensuring foals, if present, are appropriately controlled
   • Hold mare and prepare for rectal examination and scanning
   • Record details of mare examination and status of cycle according to workplace practices
3. Clean work area and equipment
   • Dispose of waste according to recommended hygiene standards and environmental policy
   • Clean work area and equipment to industry standards and return to operating order
   • Return horses safely to designated area
   • Clean restraints and harnesses and return to safe and operational order