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Better Animal Handling
Better Animal Handling episodes
- Capture and Release of Horses: Part II
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This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger expand on their description of capture and release of horses, including:
- Capturing horses in stalls
- Removing a horse from a herd of horses
- Releasing horses safely
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
12 min - Capture and Release of Horses: Part I
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In this first of two parts episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger will tell you about:
- Teaching a horse to be caught
- Proper application and use of halters
- The use of advance and retreat to catch a loose horse
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
15 min - Yard Fences for Dogs
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Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger this week to learn more about:
- Mesh wire fencing for dogs
- Invisible fences
- Tethering as an alternative to fencing
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
9 min - Bird Behavior and Basic Handling Safety
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger cover the topics of:
- How different types of birds have different behaviors
- Basic bird handling techniques
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
11 min - Zoonoses: Diseases Transmitted from Animals to Humans
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In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger review:
- How zoonotic diseases are transmitted
- Relative susceptibility of humans to zoonoses
- Prevention of zoonotic disease transmission
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
13 min - Basics of Handling Cats
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This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger describe proper:
- Handing of non-aggressive cats
- Handling of aggressive cats
- Basic equipment for handling cats
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
15 min - Electric Fencing for Horses and Livestock
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to become shocked on how good electric fencing can be as they review electric fencing:
- Advantages
- Components
- Maintenance required
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
9 min - Care of Senior Dogs
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to come learn more about senior dogs':
- Home care
- Dietary care
- Medical care
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
9 min - Proper Longeing of Horses
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them as they review:
- Advantages and purposes of longeing horses
- Free and long line longeing
- Common longeing mistakes
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
11 min - Poultry Housing
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Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger in a tour of poultry housings, including:
- Conventional chicken cages
- Enriched housing for chickens
- Free range and backyard housing for chickens
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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About Better Animal Handling
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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.