In this 2 day course you will undertake theory and practical training to gain the skills to determine the pregnancy status of cows and heifers. Live cattle are made available for training and with Group sizes limited to 8 people you’ll be sure to get plenty of hands-on practice. This course is the leading accredited course available in Australia and on successful completion you will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment (AHCLSK339– Pregnancy Test Animals) that provides you with lifelong competency. Note that Ultrasound is not assessed at present, and Cattle are the only livestock used for training and assessment. 

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Lifelong accreditation
Live animal instruction

The Pregnancy Testing and Artificial Insemination Course includes two units.

Pregnancy Test Animals under the National Training Package

  • Cow reproductive anatomy and physiology

  • Techniques for rectal palpation

  • Record Keeping

  • Practical demonstration

  • Mustering, yarding and drafting cattle

  • Hands on pregnancy testing experience

  • Determining stages of pregnancy

  • Cattle producers – large or small scale

  • Pastoral Company employees

  • NT students wishing to gain Lay Pregnancy Testing Licence for Export

  • AI producers (further training available in AHCAIS303- Artificially Inseminate Livestock)

  • Tertiary students as part of their degree