Better Animal Handling

By Dr. C.B. Chastain

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, th... more

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The podcast currently has 272 episodes available.

Better Animal Handling episodes:

January 08, 2025Recommended Knives for Horsemen
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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 an everyday carry pocket knife
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12min
December 31, 2024Selection and Use of Dog Crates
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This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger investigates:
Uses of dog crates
Types of dog crates
Proper sizing of a crate for a dog
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9min
December 24, 2024Mouth Bits for Horses
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join their review of:
Horse bit purpose
Metals used in bits
Types of bits
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14min
December 18, 2024Diseases that can be Transmitted from Reptile Pets to Humans
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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
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9min
December 11, 2024Outdoor Dog Runs and Houses
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This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger review:
Proper construction of outdoor dog runs
Essential aspects of dog houses
Reasons against tethering dogs
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9min
December 04, 2024Where Have Most of the Good Animal Handlers Gone?
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Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to explore the:
Benefits of good animal handling
Causes of good animal handling attrition
Reliable sources of information on animal handling
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16min
November 27, 2024Using South American Camelids as Pack Animals
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Come along with Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they talk about packing with camelids, including:
Advantages of packing with llamas
Limitations of packing with alpacas and llamas
Equipment for packing with llamas

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8min
November 19, 2024Handling Alpacas and Llamas
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them as they describe alpaca and llama:
Manual restraint
Catch pens, stocks, and halters and lead ropes
Handling of their young (crias)
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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12min
November 12, 2024Understanding Camelids: Alpacas and Llamas
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Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they assist in the understanding of camelids, including:
Uses of camelids
Differentiating alpacas and llamas
Camelid behaviors
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10min
November 05, 2024Hearing in Animals
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Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to hear about animal hearing, including:
Desired sound intensity when handling animals
Sound frequency range of animals compared to humans
Bidirectional hearing in animals
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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10min

FAQs about Better Animal Handling:

How many episodes does Better Animal Handling have?

The podcast currently has 272 episodes available.