AHCLSK346 — Carry out post-mortem examination of livestock

1 Prepare to conduct post-mortem/necropsy

• 1.1Select site for post-mortem, ensuring compliance with biosecurity and environment requirements
• 1.2Prepare post-mortem site
• 1.3Collect and collate all relevant preliminary information about the carcass to be examined
• 1.4Identify workplace health and safety and biosecurity hazards, and implement safe working practices to manage risks
• 1.5Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
• 1.6Select, check and prepare equipment and resources required to complete post-mortem examination
• 1.7Move the animal to be examined to the post-mortem area using appropriate manual lifting techniques and equipment where applicable
• 1.8Seek expert assistance if required

2 Carry out post-mortem examination

• 2.1Carry out external assessment and note outward signs of disease, injury or abnormality
• 2.2Seek expert advice and assistance before proceeding where unusual symptoms are present
• 2.3Perform post-mortem of the carcass in a systematic and safe manner using appropriate techniques and equipment, without causing artificial damage to organs and tissues
• 2.4Examine organs, tissues and joints
• 2.5Take samples of organs and tissues where appropriate, and place in labelled containers according to laboratory requirements
• 2.6Record relevant data and details of the post-mortem examination and suggest the cause of death where possible

3 Carry out post-necropsy procedures

• 3.1Dispose of carcass and biological materials according to biosecurity and environment requirements and legislation
• 3.2Send labelled and packaged samples to the laboratory for analysis according to workplace, environment and biosecurity requirements
• 3.3Collate all information about the livestock examined and the records made during the post-mortem, and forward to supervisor or veterinarian for analysis and establishing a diagnosis
• 3.4Clean, disinfect, store and dispose of equipment, materials and PPE according to workplace procedures
• 3.5Clean and disinfect site used for the post-mortem according to workplace procedures
• 3.6Wash hands and exposed body areas thoroughly
• 3.7Change clothing and disinfect boots according to workplace procedures
• 3.8Identify and report unserviceable equipment and PPE according to workplace procedures

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