Better Animal Handling
Humans have domesticated and handled animals for 14,000 years. Modern times have brought urbanization and technology which have caused a drastic decline in human-animal interactions. As a result, the knowledge of how to properly handle, restrain, and house animals is in decline. In Better Animal Handling, C.B. Chastain, veterinarian and professor emeritus, describes effective, humane animal handling with emphasis on safety measures to prevent injury and the transmission of zoonotic diseases.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 308
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Is It Always Bad for Your Pet to Have Anxiety?
Calm down and join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they comment on:
- Effects of anxiety on learning
- Motivations for prescribing anti-anxiety drugs for animals
- When chemical restraint is warrante…
The Use of Twitches in Horses
Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them in reviewing:
- How twitches work
- Long-handled nose twitches
- Other, less common twitches used on horses
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandlin…
Cat Cages and Other Containments
This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger offer advice on:
- Cages for cats
- Cage contents for cats
- Outdoor fences and tunnels for cats
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Conditions for Handling and Restraint of Animals
Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to learn more about:
- Pre-handling of animals considerations
- Pre-restraint of animals considerations
- Environment, personnel, and duration of handling effe…
Fences for Horses
Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger this week to learn more about horse fencing, including:
- Horse fence materials
- Fences for stallions
- Fences for foals
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Selected Breeding of Dogs and Severe Dog Bites
Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger while they chew on the topic of dog bites, including:
- Diversity of dog breeds
- Characteristics of breed groups
- Dog breeds and bites
Link to show notes: BetterAni…
Virtual Fencing for Cattle, Sheep, and Goats
Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they explain virtual fencing, including:
- What is virtual fencing?
- The potential benefits of virtual fencing
- Possible disadvantages of virtual fencing
Link to…
Handling Beef and Dairy Calves
This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger are glad to bring you information on:
- Socializing calves for being handled
- Capturing a calf
- Restraint methods for calves
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHa…
Critical Socialization of Puppies
Please join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn more about:
- The initial socialization of nursing and weanling puppies
- Puppy classes
- Puppy first interactions with other animals and children
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Saddles for Horses and Their Attachments
This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger explain:
- Western and English saddles
- Parts of a saddle
- Saddle attachments
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Sex-Linked Haircoat Colors in Cats
Please join Dr. Chastain and Ginger if you are interested in cats, particularly:
- Tricolor cats
- Orange male cats
- Orange cats in history
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Natural Behavior of Reptiles
If you are interested in reptiles, join Dr. Chastain and Ginger for a review of:
- Typical behaviors of turtles, snakes, and lizards
- How reptiles sense their environment
- Reptiles means of de…
Handling and Restraint Equipment and Facilities for Cattle
This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them to learn about:
- Primary facilities needed to handle cattle
- Recommended cattle handling equipment
- Optional facilities for handling …
Hamsters: Grouchy Little Bears
In this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger describe:
- Natural behavior of hamsters
- Housing for hamsters
- Handling of hamsters
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Transporting a Cat
Please join Dr. Chastain and Ginger while they explain:
- Carrying a cat in your arms
- Transporting a cat in a crate
- Moving a cat by vehicles and by air
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandlin…
Proper Approach to a Strange Dog
Dr. Chastain and Ginger would like you to join them to learn more about:
- Common INappropriate greetings for a strange dog
- How to invite a strange dog to approach you
- Greetings and approach…
Head-Shyness in Horses
Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they review:
- Hazards of head-shyness in horses
- Causes of head-shyness
- How to prevent common causes for head-shyness
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.…
Backyard Housing for Poultry
This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger are ready to tell you about:
- Housing needs for chickens
- Assessments of the quality of poultry housing
- Special housing needs for turkeys, ducks, and geese
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Pet and Livestock Predators in the U.S.
Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn more about predators of pets and other animals, including:
- Predators of pets and livestock in the U.S.
- Coyote behavior
- Deterrents against coyotes and …
Odors and Animal Behavior
Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger for explanations on:
- Sense of smell in small companion animals
- Aromatherapy for handling animals
- Managing odors that adversely affect handling of animals
Link t…