12+AGR

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__**2AGR Course Programme 2012**__ **- proposed programme for 2013** All Unit Standards (US) are internal assessments.
 * Introduction to course**.

(TBC - 11 Aug) US 19053 ride a motorcycle on flat ground US 19054:Ride a motorcycle on undulating terrain US 24554 Ride an quad on flat ground US 24559 Ride an quad on undulating ground (//FT to College Farm)// How to ride quads and farm bikes safely to carry out farm work in a variety of circumstances.
 * Motorbike/ATV skills (part 1)** //(need 20 hrs logged supervised riding experience for each Standard)//

US 18192: DKO how cows milk US 24548: Assist with milking //(after school/weekends)// To understand the workings of the udder and to know how to milk cows in either a herribbone milking shed and/or a rotary milking shed.
 * Milk Production**

US 24552: Drive a tractor //(need 10 hours logged supervised driving experience)// learn how to drive a basic tractor. US 19044: Describe legal requirements and hazards of tractor use. US 24557: //DKO the legal responsibilities and obligations of riding an ATV/motorbike - workbook/homework exercise// The theory of safe quad and farm bike riding to carry out farm work. US 23541: Locate hazards, describe safety procedures, and demonstrate safe work practices in a rural workplace. Find hazards and carry out safe work practices on farm. US 19112: Check and report on livestock (weekends/school holidays). US 19114: Assist with handling and treatment of livestock.//(weekends/school holidays).// US 24623: DKO breeds and classes of cattle, and identification and records for cattle. US 26417: Assist with handling of cattle in yards. Identify and know how to move and control stock in a variety of circumstances. US 18191: DKO safe handling and health problems of dairy cattle, associated with milking.
 * Tractor skills**
 * Motorbike/quad/tractor skills (part 2)**
 * Farm Safety**
 * Stock handling**
 * Stock Health**

AS 91293: Demonstrate understanding of livestock reproductive techniques in commercial production in New Zealand //(Internal assessment). - (FT to An. Brdg Centre)// Understand the different techniques employed to produce genetically superior stock for production US 24832: Open and draw out a coil of wire, tie knots, join wire, and prepare wire for transport and storage.
 * Reproduction**
 * Fencing Skills**


 * This is an intense and optimistic programmme. Not all Unit Standards may be attempted due to time constraints.**
 * Units in //italics// will only be attempted by those who have previous experience in the standard requirements i.e. for 24548, must be able to milk cows in a dairy shed and 24557, must be able to ride quads and motorbikes.**
 * DKO = Demonstrate knowledge of**
 * 18191 ||  || Demonstrate knowledge of safe handling and health problems of dairy cattle, associated with milking || 3 Credits ||

Stockmanship is the ability to know an animals needs, take action to address those needs. You need to care for the animal and be concerned about the state of the animal. You need to recognise ill-health and look after their welfare (provision of water, food, shelter etc). You need to manage the animal to get the best production from it. This includes rearing young, milking,feeding, transport it and prepare it for slaughter. Be aware of its behaviour and when its distressed.

What is a minimum standard? A minimum standard of animal welfare describes the minmum action you must take to look after an aspect of animal welfare Are there higher standards Yes. You will need to exceed the minimum standard if you are to reach the production targets for any type of animal Who does the code apply to? All persons responsible for the welfare of animals. All those in charge, owning animals What happens if I don’t meet the minimum standards? If you do not follow the minimum standards you can be prosecuted under the Animal Welfare Act 1999. Do task 4 on worksheet 18191 Dairy cattle of all ages must receive enough food to: -Have good health -Meet physiological needs -Minimise food related diseases Body condition score not below 3 take action if it does Check automated feeding systems for enough feed and is working Feeding must minimise feed related diseases. Three things you can do to meet this standard
 * Minimum standard 2 – food **
 * 1) Body condition score at calving should be 5
 * 2) Growing stock need to be fed to achieve target liveweights
 * 3) Introduce a change of diet slowly e.g. all grass to 20% maise and rest grass

Body condition score is the amount of fat cover over the cows body, over its pin bones, flanks and tail bone. For a Friesian 1 condition score is 35 kg of live weight (Lwt). Minimum Standard 5 – water All stock must have access to water daily enough for their needs Water supply must be reliable and meet daily demand If the water system fails the system should be repaired

What you can do to meet this standard
 * 1) Clean troughs
 * 2) Maintain troughs – no leaks, fill in eroded surrounds
 * 3) Water should be drinkable
 * 4) Water supply can meet daily demand
 * 5) Monitor supply

Minimum Standard 6 – shelter Dairy stock should be able to protect themselves from bad weather New born calves removed from mothers need shelter to look after their welfare needs Sick animals must be able to get to shelter Sick animals because of weather must be put into shelter and treatment undertaken.

What you can do to meet the standard -Plenty of water -Move animals slowly around the farm -Sprinklers in the yard -Drenching with Zinc -Provide shade.
 * 1) Provide shelter – wind breaks, use of valleys
 * 2) Photosensitive animals must be given shade
 * 3) Hot weather conditions csn be reduced by: