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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, th... more
FAQs about Better Animal Handling:How many episodes does Better Animal Handling have?The podcast currently has 335 episodes available.
October 18, 2022Tack and Attire for a Child's Horseback RidingSend a textThis week, Dr. Chastain and Abby will give advice on:Proper saddles and reins for children who ride horsesWhat helmets, shirts, pants, and boots a child should wear to ride horsesLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more11minPlay
October 11, 2022Care of a Barn CatSend a textIn this week's episode Dr. Chastain and Abby explain:Benefits of a barn catAdjustment period for a new barn catRoutine care of a barn catLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more11minPlay
October 04, 2022Comparison in the Behavior of Horses, Donkeys, Mules, and HinniesSend a textThis week, Dr. Chastain and Abby reveal the differences in the:Behavior of donkeys compared to horsesPhysical characteristics of horse hybrids: mules and hinniesBehavior characteristics of mules and hinniesLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more10minPlay
September 27, 2022The Debate on Declawing CatsSend a textDr. Chastain, Abby, and Todd, the cat invite you to hear about:The risk of Cat Scratch DiseaseThe risk of relinquishing housecatsDeclawing optionsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more12minPlay
September 20, 2022Disaster Evacuation Preparation for Horse OwnersSend a textJoin Dr. Chastain and Abby this week to learn about:Preparations for a stay-in-place disaster if you own horsesPlans for evacuating horses in times of disastersLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more10minPlay
September 13, 2022Tethering DogsSend a textIn this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby unravel tethering dogs, including:Risks to dogs that are tetheredRisks to people who tether dogsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more9minPlay
September 06, 2022Horse StallsSend a textDon't stall around, join Dr. Chastain and Abby to learn more about:Natural behaviors of horses vs. stall confinementPotential problems of stall confinementCast in a stall rescueLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more17minPlay
August 30, 2022Baby Turtles: More Deadly than Rattlesnakes?Send a textIn this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby explain the risk of handling reptiles, including:Salmonellosis symptoms and signsReptile carriers of salmonellosisEffectiveness of the federal ban on the sale of baby turtlesLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more8minPlay
August 23, 2022Nutraceuticals for Calming Nervous Dogs and HorsesSend a textCalm down with Dr. Chastain and Abby and learn about:Regulations on nutraceuticals and other dietary supplementsHow to assess the efficacy and safety of nutraceuticalsMeans of preventing or managing anxiety in dogs and horsesLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more13minPlay
August 16, 2022Risks of Handling RamsSend a textThis week Dr. Chastain and Abby provide advice on handling ram sheep, including:Inherent behavior of ramsInnocent play that can cause rams to become aggressiveMethods to avert or survive a charge by a ramLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more10minPlay
FAQs about Better Animal Handling:How many episodes does Better Animal Handling have?The podcast currently has 335 episodes available.