Better Animal Handling
Dr. C.B. Chastain
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The Importance of Sleep in Horses
Send a textJoin 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 notes:…
How to Catch Pigs and Hogs
Send a textIn 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 indoor,…
The Value of Puppy Classes
Send a textLearn 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 a textFollow 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 a textPlease 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 to…
Handling Guinea Pigs
Send a textIn this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger explain:Normal behaviors of guinea pigsCatching and restraining guinea pigsGender determinations of guinea pigsLink to show notes:…
Rope Halters for Cattle
Send a textInterested in cattle restraint? Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger in a review of:Construction of a rope halter for cattleProper application of a rope halter with a lead ropeTying a cow's head…
Bits for Horses
Send a textThis week Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to learn more about horses':Non-leverage bitsLeverage bitsSpecialty bitsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Housing Pet Rodents and Rabbits
Send a textDr. Chastain and Ginger hope you will join them as they describe:Housing considerations for all small mammal petsRodent housing requirementsRabbit housing requirementsLink to show notes:…
Benefits and Disadvantages of a Barn for Horses
Send a textThis week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger go over:Advantages of pastures turn-outs for horsesAdvantages of barns and stables for horsesReasonable combinations of pasture time and stall…
Handling Mules and Hinnies
Send a textDr. Chastain and Ginger hope you will not be stubborn about learning more on handling mules, including:Behaviors of mulesComparison of mules to hinniesWork ability of mulesLink to show…
Diseases of Birds Transmitted to Humans
Send a textPlease join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they review:The overall risk of zoonotic diseases of birds in humansSystemic, digestive, respiratory, skin, and nervous system diseases of humans…
Causes of Aggression in Cats
Send a textThis week Dr. Chastain and Ginger cover:Injuries to handlers from aggressive catsReasons for cat aggressionCapture and restraint of aggressive catsLink to show notes:…
African Pygmy Hedgehogs as Pets
Send a textJoin Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they investigate African Pygmy Hedgehogs, including:Socializing hedgehogs as petsRestrictions in the U.S. on owning hedgehogsRisk of skin irritation from…
Dog Daycare Rules and Regulations
Send a textDr. Chastain and Ginger would like you to learn more about:Growth of dog daycaresRisks for dogs in dog daycaresProactive efforts to protect dogs in daycaresLink to show notes:…
Safety Considerations When Handling Cattle
Send a textThis week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger will tell you about:Defenses of cattleCattle breed differences in ability to be handledKeys to safer handling of cattleLink to show notes:…
Zoonoses: Diseases Transmitted from Animals to Humans
Send a textIn this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger describe:The incidence of zoonosesZoonotic risksPreventive measures for zoonosesLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Approach and Capture of Dogs
Send a textDr. Chastain and Ginger would like to briefly capture your attention this week to tell you about:Approaching a strange dogCapture of a dog in an enclosureRecovering an escaped dogLink to…
Thoughts on Responsible Ownership of Horses
Send a textIn this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger share some thoughts on:Costs of horse ownershipAnnual care required for a horseBenefits of horse ownershipLink to show notes:…
Moving Groups of Sheep
Send a textDr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them to learn more about:Herding and leading characteristics of sheepSheep herding precautionsSheep herding dogsLink to show notes:…
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Better Animal Handling has published 332 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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