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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How many episodes does Better Animal Handling have?

The podcast currently has 359 episodes available.

Better Animal Handling episodes:

September 10, 2026How to Handle Goats
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You are welcome to join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they explain:
Recognition of normal goat behavior
Moving and separating goats to be handled
Physical restraint of goats
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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19min
September 02, 2026Who in the World Wants American Beef?
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to air your beef about:
World consumption of beef
Factors adverse to American exports of beef
An alternative to beef from feedlots
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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9min
August 25, 2026Proper Use of an Equine Halter and Lead Rope
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Come join Dr Chastain and Ginger to learn the basic means of controlling horses, including:
Types of equine halters and lead ropes
Proper handling of a halter and lead rope
Creating an emergency halter
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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17min
August 18, 2026How a Diaphragm Affects Handling of Animals
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In this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger describe:
Companion pets without a diaphragm muscle
Handling techniques to avoid in animals without a diaphragm
How some animals breathe without a diaphragm
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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9min
August 11, 2026The Sense of Hearing in Animals
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger would like for you to join them to hear about:
The three aspects of hearing
Hearing ranges in common species of animals
The effects of noise on handling of animals
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10min
August 06, 2026Training Methods for Handling Animals
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Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger for an examination of training methods, including:
The best age to begin training
Proper uses of positive and negative re-inforcements of training
Avoidance of aversive training methods
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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12min
July 28, 2026Stocks for Horse Restraint
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In you are in the market for information on horse stocks, join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn about:
The type of restraint provided by horse stocks
The surroundings needed for proper use of horse stocks
Physical restraint alternatives to stocks for horses
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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9min
July 21, 2026Essentials of Proper Animal Restraint
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them to learn to identify:
Four essentials for proper animal restraint
The attitude of handlers who will restain animals
The value of a good release technique for eliminating future fear of restraint
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12min
July 15, 2026Special Equipment for Handling Snakes
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This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger will be glad to describe for you:
Snake poles
Snake shields, tongs, and squeeze boxes
Transparent tube restraint of snakes
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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10min
July 09, 2026The Risk of Injury from Rams and Buck Goats
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger would like you to join them for a revew of dangers in handling male small ruminants, including:
Aggressive behaviors of rams and buck goats
Proper management of aggressive rams
Response to attacks by aggressive rams and buck goats
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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11min

FAQs about Better Animal Handling:

How many episodes does Better Animal Handling have?

The podcast currently has 359 episodes available.