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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Identify basic breeding practices for farm animals 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116107  Identify basic breeding practices for farm animals 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Primary Agriculture 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Primary Agriculture 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  5 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  EXCO 0634/25 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2029-06-30   2032-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Qualifying learners are capable of identifying and monitoring breeding behaviour, and pre and post-partum behaviour of farm animals.

Learners will gain specific knowledge and skills in field of animal production and the breeding of farm animals and will be able to operate in an animal production environment implementing sustainable and economically viable production principles.

They will be capacitated to gain access to the mainstream agricultural sector, in animal production, impacting directly on the sustainability of the sub-sector. The improvement in production technology will also have a direct impact on the improvement of agricultural productivity of the sector. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
It is assumed that a learner attempting this unit standard will demonstrate competence against the following unit standards or equivalent:
  • NQF 1: Recognise basic breeding behaviour of farm animals.
  • NQF 1: Evaluate basic external animal anatomy and physiology. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Whilst range statements have been defined generically to include as wide a set of alternatives as possible, all range statements should be interpreted within the specific context of application.

    Range statements are neither comprehensive nor necessarily appropriate to all contexts. Alternatives must however be comparable in scope and complexity. These are only as a general guide to scope and complexity of what is required. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify standing oestrus of female breeding animals where appropriate. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Breeding animals may include but are not limited to cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, poultry, game, fish and other as relevant to the context of operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The breeding animals must be approached in the correct way according to specified guidelines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Signs of oestrus are recognised and described in a group of female breeding animals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Signs of any abnormal behaviour in the female breeding animals are recognised. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Observations of normal and abnormal behaviour are reported to the supervisor. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Observe the libido of the male breeding animal where appropriate. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Breeding animals may include but are not limited to cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, poultry, game, fish and other as relevant to the context of operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The male animals must be approached in the correct way according to specified guidelines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Signs of libido are recognised and described in the male animal. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Signs of any abnormal behaviour in the male animal are recognised. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Observations of normal and abnormal behaviour are reported to the supervisor. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Recognise the signs of giving birth in female breeding animals. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Breeding animals may include but are not limited to cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, poultry, game, fish and other as relevant to the context of operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The breeding animals must be approached in the correct way according to specified guidelines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Signs of giving birth are recognised and described in a group of female breeding animals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Animals that are observed to be close to parturition are identified and recorded. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Observations of parturition are reported to the supervisor. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Identify abnormal behaviour of breeding animals during the birth process. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Breeding animals may include but are not limited to cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, poultry, game, fish and other as relevant to the context of operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The normal birth process in breeding animals is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Birth problems are recognised and the level of assistance with such problems is correctly determined. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The general health, environment, nutrition and reproductive performance of the group are monitored. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Signs of any abnormal behaviour in the birth process are recognised and recorded. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Observations of normal and abnormal behaviour are reported to the supervisor. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Observe and monitor post-partum behaviour of breeding animals. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Breeding animals may include but are not limited to cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, poultry, game, fish and other as relevant to the context of operation.