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Better Animal Handling
Better Animal Handling episodes
- Donkey and Mule Natural Behaviors
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Don't be stubborn, join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn more about donkeys and mules, including:
- Differences between donkeys and their hybrids, mules and hinnies
- Physical abilities of mules compared to horses
- Mule behavior compared to horses
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
13 min - Enclosures for Snakes
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In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger talk about:
- Proper containments for snakes
- Appropriate climate inside of snake enclosures
- Needed maintenance of snake enclosures
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
15 min - Steps in Preventing and Responding to Barn Fires
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This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger talk about:
- Common causes for barn fires
- Preparation for extinquishing barn fires
- Evacuation of horses during barn fires
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
14 min - Differences Among Animal Behaviorists, Trainers, and Handlers
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them to learn:
- The various roles of animal handlers, trainers, and behaviorists
- Training methods for animal handlers, trainers, and behaviorists
- The value of certification as an animal behaviorist, trainer, or handler
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
13 min - Transporting Cattle, Sheep, and Goats
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This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger explain:
- How to transport cattle
- How to transport small ruminants
- Livestock transportation regulations for interstate travel in the U.S.
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
12 min - Transporting Dogs in Cars and Trucks
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger are anxious to tell you about:
- Restraint of dogs in cars and trucks
- Preparing dogs for car rides
- Care of dogs traveling by car or in truck cabs
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
10 min - Saving a Horse Cast in a Stall
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Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn:
- How horses are cast in stalls
- The safest method to help a horse cast in a stall
- Monitoring a horse recovering from being cast
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
8 min - Outdoor Containments for Dogs
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In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger will assist your understanding of:
- Dog houses and outdoor runs
- Fences for dogs
- Tethering dogs
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
13 min - The Natural Behavior of Swine and Commercial Pork Production Methods
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger will lead you through:
- The natural behavior of swine
- Effects on swine from commercial indoor pork production on concrete
- Alternatives to indoor pork production on concrete
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
16 min - Animal Vision-Based Behavior
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Dr. Chastain and Genger explain the differences in animals':
- Field of view
- Pupil shape and light accommodation
- Depth of field perception
- Acuity and detection of motion
- Color differentiation and night vision
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.