Determine the nutritional requirements of horses

1. Identify credible sources of information on equine nutrition relevant to workplace needs, including scientific and technical literature, historical records and industry practice information
2. Analyse research findings to determine credibility, relevance and currency of information
3. Determine the nutritional needs of horses of various classes based on research findings relevant to workplace requirements
4. Apply relevant research findings to the management of workplace nutrition practices

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Manage ingredients for horse rations

1. Determine suitable nutrients for inclusion in an equine diet according to the individual needs of each horse, availability, quality and cost
2. Organise laboratory testing to determine the quality and quantities of ingredients required for ration formulation according to workplace requirements
3. Implement safe, secure and hygienic storage of feed and ingredients
4. Calibrate measuring equipment and calculate quantities at regular intervals

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Formulate and modify effective feeding plans, rations and methods

1. Develop a feeding plan to supply nutritional requirements to meet appropriate horse condition, performance and health outcomes
2. Formulate rations on the basis of identified nutritional requirements, digestive physiology and anatomy, and availability of feedstuffs
3. Implement feeding methods and techniques to support natural feeding behaviours
4. Adapt feeding plan to respond to variations in nutritional requirements and seasonal conditions
5. Apply a cost-effective approach to sourcing and supplying required nutrients
6. Assess and manage the environmental impacts of supplying feedstuffs

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Monitor and manage the feeding of horses

1. Supply rations to horses according to feeding plan schedule and requirements
2. Ensure feeding records and feed orders are maintained, monitored and prepared according to workplace requirements
3. Monitor the implementation of the program using appropriate measures to ensure the goals of the feeding plan are achieved
4. Monitor and document reactions to changes in feed types, ingredients or schedules
5. Develop and implement a plan to manage documented adverse reactions to rations
6. Monitor, review and record the feeding plan and implement improvements and adjustments as required

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Evaluate health implications of feeding plans, rations and methods

1. Monitor the health of horses for signs of inadequate nutrition or nutrition-related diseases
2. Research and implement solutions for identified nutrition-related health problems and seek veterinarian or other professional advice according to the type of problem
3. Implement alternative feed regimes, diets or methods to counter the effects of poor nutrition
4. Implement strategies to prevent the development of nutrition-related diseases

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Manage pasture for horses

1. Identify and select pasture species on the basis of nutritional value, persistence under grazing by horses, and environmental requirements
2. Determine harmful effects of pasture species for various classes of horses, and develop a management strategy to ensure herd health
3. Identify and remove plants poisonous to horses from pastures and areas accessed by horses
4. Develop and implement a pasture management plan to maximise nutritional value, and minimise negative health and environmental impacts

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