This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for pregnancy testing, arrange pregnancy testing support, carry out pregnancy testing, and post testing procedures in livestock.

The unit applies to individuals who pregnancy test livestock by rectal palpation or ultrasound under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.

This unit is not to be used for pregnancy testing of horses.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, animal welfare legislative, regulatory and codes of practice requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.

In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.

Regulatory requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant State or Territory regulatory authority.