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
Basic Handling of Small and Large Lizards
This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger will guide you in how to handle lizards, including:
- Lizard handling hazards
- Handling techniques for small lizards
- Precautions for handling large lizards
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Longeing Horses
Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them for a description of equine longeing, including:
- What is longeing?
- What are the benefits of longeing?
- How is longeing properly performed?
Lin…
Risks of Handling Hogs Raised in Extreme Confinement
This week Dr Chastain and Ginger will alert you to dangers in handling total confinement hogs, including:
- Damage to hearing
- Respiratory impairment
- Bite wounds
Link to show notes: BetterAnim…
Understanding Pet Rabbits' Behavior
If you like pet rabbits, join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to hear about:
- Behaviors of ancestors of the modern domestic rabbit
- Daily grooming behaviors of pet rabbits
- Territorial and maternal a…
Prey and Predator Behavior in Domestic Animals
This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger delve into:
- Physical characteristics of prey animals and predator animals
- Hunting tactics of predator animals and defense techniques of prey animals
- Anima…
Handling Methods Adverse to the Health and Safety of Cattle
In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger will help you understand:
- Assessment of cattle welfare
- Injuries from poor handling facilities
- Handling methods adverse to the health and safety of …
Cat Vision
Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger in reviewing cats'
- Clarity of vision: acuity
- Perception of motion
- Ability to see in darkness
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Horseback Riding Safety Tips: Part II
In this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger offer more tips on safer horseback riding, such as:
- How to check and maintain riding tack
- Safer riding attire
- Helmets
- Boots
- Shirts and jackets
Link to …
Horseback Riding Safety Tips: Part I
Interested in horseback riding? Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn some safety tips, such as:
- Partnership with the horse
- Cautious confidence in yourself
- Pairing with a horse that match…
When Chemical Restraint of Dogs or Cats is Warranted
Please join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn more about:
- Anxiety: detrimental to development or a learning facilitator?
- Safety and efficacy of anti-anxiety nutraceuticals and drugs
- Justifi…
Catching Sheep and Goats
This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger explore:
- Approaches to catching sheep compared to goats
- Restraints to avoid with sheep and goats
- Proper use of crooks and neck straps or chains with sheep…
Common Handling and Restraint of Companion Birds
Flock together with Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn more about:
- Precautions needed prior to handling birds
- Handling training as part of socializing young birds
- Handling techniques for dif…
Use of Voice, Touch, and Body Language in Handling Animals
Dr. Chastain and Ginger would like you to join them to learn more about:
- Effective voice commands for handling animals
- Animal detection of body language
- Proper use of touch to control an a…
Selection and Care of Barn Cats
In this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger provide advice on:
- Desirable characteristics of a good barn cat
- Health care requirements of barn cats
- Daily care of barn cats
Link to show notes: Bet…
Illegal Trafficking of Wildlife
Please join Dr. Chastain and Ginger while they explain:
- The size of international wildlife trafficking criminal activity
- Collateral effects of illegal wildlife trafficking
- How to combat il…
Barn Fires and Horses
This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger explain:
- Causes of barn fires
- Prevention of barn fires
- Evacuation of horses from a burning barn
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Recommended Knives for Horsemen
Dr. Chastain and Ginger describe knives for horsemen, including:
- Need for an ever present knife when working with horses
- Qualities of a useful everyday carry knife
- Facilitating access to a…
Selection and Use of Dog Crates
This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger investigates:
- Uses of dog crates
- Types of dog crates
- Proper sizing of a crate for a dog
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Mouth Bits for Horses
Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join their review of:
- Horse bit purpose
- Metals used in bits
- Types of bits
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Diseases that can be Transmitted from Reptile Pets to Humans
In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger tell about:
- Captive-bred reptile diseases transmitted to humans
- Reptile pets and children
- Prevention of reptile disease transmission
Link to show no…