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
Baby Turtles: More Deadly than Rattlesnakes?
In this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby explain the risk of handling reptiles, including:
- Salmonellosis symptoms and signs
- Reptile carriers of salmonellosis
- Effectiveness of the federal ban …
Nutraceuticals for Calming Nervous Dogs and Horses
Calm down with Dr. Chastain and Abby and learn about:
- Regulations on nutraceuticals and other dietary supplements
- How to assess the efficacy and safety of nutraceuticals
- Means of preventin…
Risks of Handling Rams
This week Dr. Chastain and Abby provide advice on handling ram sheep, including:
- Inherent behavior of rams
- Innocent play that can cause rams to become aggressive
- Methods to avert or surviv…
Dog Crates are Great
This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby explore the benefits of dog crates, including;
- Dog crates for housebreaking puppies, calming adult dogs, and transport during emergencies
- Selecting a dog …
Benefits of Venomous Snakes
Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week to learn about:
- Recognition of venomous snakes
- Medical uses of snake venoms
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Heat, Water, and Dogs
Dr. Chastain's and Abby's topics for this week are warm weather risks to dogs, including:
- Heat exhaustion
- Heatstroke
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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Footwear for Horseback Riding
Mount up with Dr. Chastain and Abby to learn about:
- Dangers of being hung-up in a stirrup and dragged by a horse
- Appropriate footwear for Western and English riding
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Dog Breeds and Behaviors
In this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby will tell you about:
- Variations in dog breeds' behaviors
- Breed behavior as a criterion for selecting a pet
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Riding Saddles for Horses: Western and English
Prepare to ride this week with Dr. Chastain and Abby by learning about the:
- History of saddles
- Parts of a saddle
- Types of Western saddles
- Types of English saddles
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Proper Use of Muzzles on Dogs
This week Dr. Chastain and Abby explain dog muzzles, including:
- When muzzles are needed
- Types of muzzles
- When muzzles are not appropriate
- Emergency muzzles
- Training dogs to accept a muzzle
Li…
African Swine Fever and the Cost of Your Bacon
In this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby warn about:
- African Swine Fever signs of disease
- The current global spread of African Swine Fever
- Current control measures for African Swine Fever
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Exotic Pets and Monkeypox
This week Dr. Chastain and Abby do not monkey around and talk about monkepox, including:
- Monkeypox in humans
- Monkeypox in animals
- How to prevent monkeypox
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The Costs of Midwestern Puppy Mills
In this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby explain puppy mill problems, including:
- Descriptions of puppy mills and their inspections
- Locations for most puppy mills
- Puppy problems associated wit…
How to Tie and Not to Tie a Horse
Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week to learn about tying horses, including:
- Hitches and knots for tying horses
- Lead ropes
- How to tie horses wearing bridles with split reins, romal reins, …
Dangerous Drinking Water for Dogs
Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week to learn about:
- Blue-green algae poisoning, including:
- Causes
- Signs
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Other dangers of drinking or swimming in stagnant water
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The Best Growing Practice for Beef Cattle
This week Dr. Chastain and Abby compare growing practices for beef cattle, including:
- Feedlots compared to grass-fed cattle
- Consolidation of beef processing in the U.S.
- Certification of gr…
Deadly Virus for Rabbits
This week Dr. Chastain and Abby warn about a deadly virus outbreak in rabbits, including:
- Signs of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RDH) in domestic and wild rabbits
- The diagnosis of RHD
- Contro…
Avian Influenza in Birds and Humans
In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe:
- What is avian influenza?
- The potential for transmission of avian influenza to humans
- Risks to human health
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Dangerous Horses
This week Dr. Chastain and Abby discuss horses that:
- Rear
- Buck
- Jump sideways
- Bolt
- Repeatedly trip and stumble
- Move while being mounted
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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Kitty Litter and Litter Boxes
Dr. Chastain and Abby welcome you to a audio presentation on:
- Types of kitty litter
- Considerations for litter boxes
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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