AHCLSK509 — Develop and implement a breeding strategy

1 Plan breeding program

• 1.1Assess and clarify breeding requirements to meet workplace production goals
• 1.2Identify and arrange resources to support breeding requirements
• 1.3Select breeding options to optimise results and consistency
• 1.4Undertake economic assessment to establish the feasibility of the breeding objectives
• 1.5Formulate breeding program to meet workplace objectives, and ensure sufficient flexibility to accommodate contingencies

2 Select livestock for breeding

• 2.1Determine selection criteria for the visual and objective methods of selecting livestock based on heritability and economic returns for the workplace
• 2.2Establish culling and replacement practices to maintain or improve herd or flock size, animal ratios and grade of livestock
• 2.3Assess genetic gain potential to determine and justify herd or flock structure
• 2.4Source suitable genetic material to optimise genetic gain within the herd or flock
• 2.5Check and monitor selected livestock to ensure condition and welfare status meets breeding program requirements
• 2.6Carry out measurements of production and genetic characteristics, and evaluate results within appropriate breeding program requirements

3 Monitor breeding program

• 3.1Supervise implementation of the breeding program for efficiency and effectiveness
• 3.2Prioritise and implement changes necessary to achieve breeding aims according to breeding program requirements
• 3.3Examine and control allocated resources within workplace budgetary constraints
• 3.4Maintain safe workplace and environmentally responsible practices according to workplace health and safety procedures and environmental and biosecurity legislation, regulations and workplace procedures
• 3.5Observe and comply with animal welfare industry standards, legislation and codes of practice and procedures relevant to livestock production

4 Evaluate breeding program

• 4.1Review breeding program processes and outcomes against organisation objectives
• 4.2Assess performance of facilities, resources and equipment for effectiveness and efficiency
• 4.3Assess effectiveness of selection criteria for contribution to achievement of breeding aims and workplace profitability
• 4.4Document relevant information for continual assessment and to inform future practice

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