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
Natural Behaviors in Sheep Compared to Goats
In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby compare sheep and goat behaviors, including:
- Behaviors common to sheep and goats
- Characteristic behaviors of sheep
- Characteristic behaviors of goats
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Appropriate Use of Chemical Restraint in Dogs and Cats
This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby are unrestrained in explaining:
- When chemical restraint is essential to handling some dogs and cats
- Benefits of most traditional physical restraint method…
Care of Leather Tack and Trappings
Dr. Chastain and Abby would like to tell you about:
- Quality leather
- Maintaining leather
- Storage of leather
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
National Implications of California's Sow Housing Law
Join Dr. Chastain and Abby to learn more about:
- Sow confinement during gestation and nursing
- California's Proposition 12
- Transparency in handling animals effect on animal welfare
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Bits for Horses
This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby talk about bits for horses, including;
- Basic types of bits
- English riding bits
- Western riding bits
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Bird Cages
Dr. Chastain and Abby's topics this week are:
- Whete to locate a bird cage in the house
- The preferred size and construction of a bird cage
- Proper inanimate contents of a bird cage.
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Longeing Horses
This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe longeing of horses:
- Benefits
- Equipment
- Technique
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Marijuana Poisoning in Dogs
In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby explain:
- Dogs' exposure to marijuana
- Signs of marijuana poisoning in dogs
- Cannabidiol treatment of anxiety in dogs
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHan…
Herding Versus Driving Cattle
This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby will
- Compare herding to driving cattle
- Explain training cattle to be herded
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
How to Defend Against a Vicious Dog Attack
In this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby give advice on defense against dog bites, including:
- Incidence of serious dog bites
- Preventive steps for dog bites
- Proactive defenses compared to reac…
Bearded Dragons and Salmonellosis
Dr. Chastain and Abby would like you to join them in talking about:
- Common behaviors of Bearded Dragons
- Salmonellosis transmission to humans by Bearded Dragons
Link to show notes: BetterAn…
Common Trees that are Poisonous to Large Animals
In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby provide warnings about:
- Common poisonous trees for livestock and horses
- Predisposing conditions for tree poisoning
- Large animal species at higher ris…
Socialization of Puppies
Socialize with Dr. Chastain and Abby as they explain:
- Preparation of puppies for socialization
- Puppy classes
- Preparation of children for handling puppies
- Exposure of puppies to other specie…
Tack and Attire for a Child's Horseback Riding
This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby will give advice on:
- Proper saddles and reins for children who ride horses
- What helmets, shirts, pants, and boots a child should wear to ride horses
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Care of a Barn Cat
In this week's episode Dr. Chastain and Abby explain:
- Benefits of a barn cat
- Adjustment period for a new barn cat
- Routine care of a barn cat
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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Comparison in the Behavior of Horses, Donkeys, Mules, and Hinnies
This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby reveal the differences in the:
- Behavior of donkeys compared to horses
- Physical characteristics of horse hybrids: mules and hinnies
- Behavior characteristics…
The Debate on Declawing Cats
Dr. Chastain, Abby, and Todd, the cat invite you to hear about:
- The risk of Cat Scratch Disease
- The risk of relinquishing housecats
- Declawing options
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandli…
Disaster Evacuation Preparation for Horse Owners
Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week to learn about:
- Preparations for a stay-in-place disaster if you own horses
- Plans for evacuating horses in times of disasters
Link to show notes: Bett…
Tethering Dogs
In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby unravel tethering dogs, including:
- Risks to dogs that are tethered
- Risks to people who tether dogs
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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Horse Stalls
Don't stall around, join Dr. Chastain and Abby to learn more about:
- Natural behaviors of horses vs. stall confinement
- Potential problems of stall confinement
- Cast in a stall rescue
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