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Better Animal Handling
Better Animal Handling episodes
- Human Diseases that can be Acquired from Cats
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In this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger review:
- Signs of zoonoses in cats
- Risk factors for zoonoses in cats
- Preventive measures against cat zoonoses
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
19 min - Using a Lariat in Handling Large Animals
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them in discussing:
- Types of lariats and their uses
- Catching cattle with a tossed loop
- Catching horses with a Hoolihan throw
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
15 min - Preventing the Escape of Horses and Livestock from Containment
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Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn more about:
- Consequences of large animal escapes
- Prevention of large animal escapes
- Response to large animal escapes
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
12 min - Pet Ferret Behavior
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This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger explore the behaviors of pet ferrets, including:
- The domestication of ferrets
- Play behaviors of ferrets
- Ferret special senses
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
11 min - The Natural Behaviors of Poultry
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In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger describe the natural behavior of poultry, including chickens, turkeys, guineafowl, geese, and ducks.
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
7 min - Selecting a Collar or Harness for a Dog
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This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger provide advice on dog:
- Leashes
- Collars
- Harnesses
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
10 min - Casting a Cow with Ropes
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In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger explain:
- Why to cast a cow
- Two methods of casting cows
- Risks of casting a cow
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
8 min - Selected Memorable Quotes About Dogs and Horses
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Dr. Chastain and Abby wish to share their favorite quotes about dogs and horses with you this week.
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
8 min - Better Animal Handling by Distraction and Respect
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Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to hear about:
- Distractions as a means of animal handling
- The value of an animal's respect for humans
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
9 min - Approaching, Catching, and Holding Companion Birds
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This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger describe:
- Preparations for catching and handling companion birds
- Holding techniques for small, medium, and large caged birds
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.