Better Animal Handling

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Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week in exploring the topics of:

• Risks of being bitten by a dog in the U.S.
• How to avoid bites from strange dogs

Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

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In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe:

• What is an attractive nuisance?
• Animals and situations that can come to be attractive nuisances.
• How to minimize the risk of an attractive nuisance lawsuit.

Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

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Dr. Chastain and Abby invite you to join them in reviewing large animal ropes, including:

• Natural fiber ropes
• Synthetic fiber ropes
• Construction of ropes

Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

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This week Dr. Chastain and Abby talk about bad manners in horses, including:

• Nipping
• Biting
• Kicking
• Disrespectful positioning of hindquarters
• Striking or pawing
• Dragging a handler when being led
• Rearing

Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

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Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week for more information on:

• General requirements for reptile enclosures
• Proper enclosures for snakes
• Proper enclosures for lizards

Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

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This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby will cover the topics of:

• Preparations to move cattle on foot or by horseback
• Training dairy heifers to be herded
• Desensitizing cattle to chutes and headgates

Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

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This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby will explain:

• Breed behavior and selection of new dogs into your family
• Traits of common dog breed groups
• Specific traits among dog breeds intended to work livestock

Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

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Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week to learn more about:

• Materials for horse fencing
• Fence layouts
• Fence heights
• Gates
• Special needs for fencing foals and stallions
• Introducing a horse to a new pen or pasture

Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

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This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby go over animal vision, including:

• Field of view
• Depth perception
• Visual acuity
• Perception of motion
• Color differentiation and night vision

Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

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Don't rat out on us.  Join Dr. Chastain and Abby to learn more about:

• Rodent cage construction
• Contents of rodent cages
• Containment needs for rats, mice, guinea pigs, gerbils, and hamsters

Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com