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Better Animal Handling
Better Animal Handling episodes
- Future Birth Control Injections for Cats
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This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby tell about:
- Need for readily accessible and affordable, nonsurgical means for creating infertility in cats
- Anti-Mullerian hormone effects on fertility
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
9 min - Some Dangerous Habits of Horse Handlers and Riders: Part I
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Dr. Chastain and Abby's topics for this week are dangerous stable habits.
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
11 min - Routes of Administration of Medications to Reptiles
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Join Dr. Chastain and Abbly to learn more about:
- Injections of medications in reptiles
- Oral administration of medications to reptiles
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
14 min - The Natural Behavior of Cats
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This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby talk about cats':
- Body language
- Vocalizations
- Behavior modification caused by odors
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
14 min - Lead Tying of Horses
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In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby talk about:
- Quick release hitches
- Unacceptable tying
- Escape artist horses
- Cross tying
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
13 min - Poultry Housing
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This week Dr. Chastain and Abby explore poultry
- Battery cages
- Enriched housing
- Barn or aviary
- Free range and backyard housing
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
15 min - The Natural Behavior of Reptiles
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Join Dr. Chastain and Abby in a review of the:
- Shared behaviors of all reptiles
- Behaviors common to turtles, lizards, and snakes
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
13 min - Training Methods for Animals
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Please join Dr. Chastain and Abby to learn more about:
- Training methods for predatory animals
- Training methods for prey animals
- Misuse of treats in training large animals
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
12 min - Equestrian Riders' Helmets
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Join Dr. Chastain and Abby as they explain:
- The need for head protection when around horses
- Ratings for equestrian helmets
- How to fit an equestrian helmet
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
9 min - Dangers of Losing Genetic Diversity in Livestock
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In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby will alert you to:
- Risks of losing genetic diversity in livestock production
- Why genetic diversity in livestock is being lost
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.