Better Animal Handling
Dr. C.B. Chastain
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Natural Behavior in Swine and Potential Effects of Growth Stimulants
Send us Fan MailDr; Chastain and Ginger do not like to hog animal handling information. Join them to learn more about:International recognized 5 Freedoms of domesticated animalsNatural environments…
Pre-Trip Checklist for Hauling Horses
Send us Fan MailPlanning to haul horses in a trailer? Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger for information on:Transport requirements for horse trailers and tow vehiclesTrailer training requirements for…
Handling Methods and Facilities that are Stressful and Dangerous to Cattle
Send us Fan MailDr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them as they explain:Adverse effects on cattle from poor handling methods and poor handling facilitiesTraining cattle to be handledSome…
Dog Leashes and Collars
Send us Fan MailThis week Dr. Chastain and Ginger have information for you on:Flat, slip, and retractable leashes for dogsFlat, rolled, slip, and martingale collars for dogsRoles for chest harnesses…
How to Respond to Escaped Horses or Livestock
Send us Fan MailThis week Dr. Chastain and Ginger talk about:Factors that promote the attempted escape of horses or livestockLiabilities associated with escaped large animalsKey tactics in responding…
Diseases Transmitted from Cats to Humans
Send us Fan MailDr. Chastain and Ginger hope you will join them in reviewing:Which diseases are transmitted from cats to humansThe risks of acquiring diseases from catsPrevention measures against…
Some Safety Precautions When Trail Riding Horses
Send us Fan MailIn this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger explain safer trail riding, including:Accessories and tack for safer trail ridingTrail riding etiquetteAvoidance of creating a "barn sour"…
Backyard Chickens: A New Typhoid Mary?
Send us Fan MailJoin Dr. Chastain and Ginger today to learn what typhoid has in common with backyard chickens, including:What is salmonellosis and why are backyard poultry associated with it?What are…
Routine Handling of Pet Lizards
Send us Fan MailPlease join Dr. Chastain and Ginger in the review of lizard handling, including:Small lizard handling compared to large lizard handlingDefensive tactics with tailsSigns of agitation…
Laying a Cow Down for Restraint
Send us Fan MailThis week Dr. Chastain and Ginger explain:Reasons to cast a cowRisks to cows when they are castMethods of casting cowsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
The Status of Animal Handling Knowledge and Skills in the USA
Send us Fan MailPlease join Dr. Chastain and Ginger this week to learn more about:The evolution of today's animal welfareProfit motivations for promoting some types of animal welfareCourse of…
Maintenance of Leather Tack for Horseback Riding
Send us Fan MailSaddle up with Dr. Chastain and Ginger so they can tell you about:Aspects of leather qualityCleaning and conditioniing leather tackMildew and leather tack storageLink to show notes: …
Basics of Snake Handling
Send us Fan MailDr. Chastain's and Ginger's topics for this week are:Hazardous snakes to handleRoutine handling captive-bred pet snakesFeeding time influence on handling snakesLink to show notes: …
Considerations on Containment for Livestock Production
Send us Fan MailDr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them as they explain:Assessment of livestock containment qualityEffects of containment on behaviorStress to livestock from improper…
The Importance of Sleep in Horses
Send us Fan MailJoin Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they describe sleep in horses, including:Types of sleep in horsesNormal sleep requirements in horsesCauses of sleep-deprivation in horsesLink to show…
How to Catch Pigs and Hogs
Send us Fan MailIn this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger describe how knowing how to catch pigs and hogs affects how pigs are raised, including:Preparation to catch pigs and hogsCatching pigs in an…
The Value of Puppy Classes
Send us Fan MailLearn to help puppies learn with Dr. Chastain and Ginger, including:Preparing puppies for socialization classesExpectations for meaningful puppy classesProper puppy exposures to other…
Ponying Horses: Leading a Horse While Riding Another Horse
Send us Fan MailFollow along with Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they explain the:Definition of ponyingBenefits of ponying a horseTechniques to avoid risks of ponying horsesLink to show notes: …
Proper Construction of Bird Cages
Send us Fan MailPlease join Dr. Chastain and Ginger this week to learn about:Recommendations for bird cage sizeHazardous materials to avoid for bird cage constructionBetter shape for bird cagesLink…
Handling Guinea Pigs
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger explain:Normal behaviors of guinea pigsCatching and restraining guinea pigsGender determinations of guinea pigsLink to show notes: …
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Better Animal Handling has published 346 episodes since October 2019, covering topics in Education, Kids & Family.
Better Animal Handling is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 12m.
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