Cattle are large animals You will need to be careful when working near them or with them. Dairy cattle are usually gentle animals, but still may kick, push or charge if stressed. Allow plenty of space between yourself and the cattle. If you get too close, they may become agitated and stressed. Allow plenty of …
Zoonotic diseases are diseases that are transferable from animals to humans. Personal protective equipment (PPE) plays an important role in protecting you from zoonotic diseases. You must as far as you are reasonably able, wear PPE, such as non-slip, waterproof footwear, clean overalls, disposable gloves, in accordance with the information, training, and instruction you have …
Congratulations on completing this module. Hopefully, you have enjoyed learning more about why it is important to use safe and effective techniques when working with livestock, and some of the basics principles around how to do so. This is an area of knowledge and skills that will continue to expand as you begin your work …
You may be required to move groups of animals in order to prepare for AI. This task uses many of the general principles of livestock handling, as well as some specific considerations for lactating animals. Always remember that cattle are creatures of habit, so when someone new starts on the farm, they make take more …
Safety at Work Who is responsible for safety? Everyone. As an employee you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others. What is expected of employees? All employees are asked to acknowledge and ‘sign off’ that they understand the farm policies and procedures required to do their jobs efficiently and safely What …
Key Takeaways Hazards and risks occur in all workplaces – policies and procedures are in place to help keep everyone safe and healthy. When you carry out AI it is expected that you will: Everyone on farm is responsible for safety. Your commitment to safety will be a formal requirement of your employment. It’s a …
Understanding cattle behaviour is both fascinating and rewarding. Exploring some of the basic principles of how cattle perceive the world around them helps us better understand how best to work with them. Low-stress handling of cattle that are to be inseminated will improve the chance of conception. Cattle Senses Predator animals, such as humans, dogs, …
Industry values Animals and people are at the heart of everything we do in the livestock industries. Cattle are large animals that are very responsive to the way they are handled by humans. For this reason, it is vital that all people working with cattle understand their role in safely and effectively working with livestock …
Safety is a Core Value of the Industry. Why Does Safety Matter? This module focuses on safety basics to help you stay safe on-farm. Farms are interesting, complex and busy workplaces. They are great places to work and they need to be safe for everyone. Being, and feeling, safe adds a lot to the quality …
Workplace Safety All workplaces have the potential to harm the people that work there. Historically, workplaces had a large number of incidents, leading to injuries and death. Strict workplace safety laws were introduced some years ago in all states of Australia to address this. They seek to encourage increasingly safe workplaces and carry penalties for …
