AHCLSK511 — Manage livestock production

1 Plan for production

• 1.1Assess the capability of land resources for grazing and determine stock, pasture and land management strategies for each land capability class
• 1.2Assess the suitability and sustainability of water resources
• 1.3Establish livestock production targets for each workplace for the short and long term according to the farm marketing and business plans
• 1.4Establish production targets, taking into consideration workplace short-term and long-term livestock production goals, herd or flock breeding improvements and relevant risk control strategies
• 1.5Select genetics and breeding programs based on the production targets and the marketing requirements for the workplace
• 1.6Select and design production facilities that deal sensitively with identified waste products
• 1.7Establish and include biosecurity and environment control measures in the production plan
• 1.8Identify hazards and risks associated with work activities, and incorporate control measures in the production plan according to workplace health and safety procedures
• 1.9Prepare a plan that documents the decisions taken, the assessments made, the targets established, and any specific issues that relate to workplace health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental risks
• 1.10Ensure plan includes the type, format, frequency and detail of managers and operators reporting requirements

2 Plan for livestock needs

• 2.1Determine feed requirements for each age and sex category of livestock
• 2.2Determine most appropriate feeding plan for each livestock category based on a cost-benefit analysis
• 2.3Research and implement most appropriate health strategies to prevent and control disease in livestock based on a cost-benefit analysis
• 2.4Prepare schedules for purchasing and using livestock production products and services
• 2.5Research and implement most appropriate livestock production, harvesting, handling and transportation methods and animal welfare requirements based on a cost-benefit analysis
• 2.6Prepare a livestock production plan that incorporates the calendar of operations for each workplace production cycle, and the management of any specific animal welfare issues
• 2.7Ensure plan includes the type, format, frequency and detail of managers and operators reporting requirements

3 Seek information on innovations for existing or potential workplaces and farm activities

• 3.1Identify and access sources of information on innovations relevant to the workplace and livestock species
• 3.2Assess information on innovations to determine whether they could be used in current or a future workplace
• 3.3Amend production plans to include innovations deemed suitable for use in the workplace

4 Test and adopt relevant innovations

• 4.1Consult people who may be involved in implementing the innovation or in planning for it and discuss the change with them
• 4.2Test innovations on the farm to determine whether they are suitable, and whether they may be readily adapted to suit the circumstances of the business
• 4.3Identify workplace health and safety hazards, animal welfare, biosecurity or environmental risks associated with trial phase, and implement control measures according to workplace health and safety procedures, animal welfare practices, or biosecurity and environment legislation, regulations and workplace practices
• 4.4Decide whether or not to adopt the innovation, based on its costs and benefits and any implementation issues, including workplace health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental considerations

5 Implement, monitor and evaluate livestock production plans

• 5.1Implement and monitor production plans according to the calendar of operations
• 5.2Site, erect or install production facilities that deal sensitively with identified waste products
• 5.3Evaluate livestock growth and maturity or production according to the planned targets and the marketing requirements
• 5.4Monitor livestock health, and control and prevent parasite and disease outbreaks quickly and effectively
• 5.5Assess feed supplies, monitor pasture or landscape condition and species composition, and vary stocking rates to maintain optimum pasture and livestock health
• 5.6Identify, monitor and manage workplace health and safety hazards, animal welfare, biosecurity or environmental impacts relating to livestock production in the business to promote optimum pasture, livestock and employee health
• 5.7Analyse physical and financial records and extractions taken from them to assess production performance, and to provide information for business and taxation purposes
• 5.8Evaluate the production performance of each workplace to determine whether they are sustainable and profitable
• 5.9Document evaluation findings for use in reviewing and revising production plans

6 Comply with legal requirements and regulations

• 6.1Obtain information about the legal requirements and regulations that affect farmland ownership and possession and livestock production
• 6.2Determine record keeping requirements, and establish procedures to ensure regulatory and taxation legislation compliance
• 6.3Obtain permits from relevant authorities for the transport and movement of livestock and equipment

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