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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 338 episodes available.
February 03, 2026Proper Construction of Bird CagesSend us Fan MailPlease join Dr. Chastain and Ginger this week to learn about:Recommendations for bird cage sizeHazardous materials to avoid for bird cage constructionBetter shape for bird cagesLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more11minPlay
January 30, 2026Handling Guinea PigsSend us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger explain:Normal behaviors of guinea pigsCatching and restraining guinea pigsGender determinations of guinea pigsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more10minPlay
January 23, 2026Rope Halters for CattleSend us Fan MailInterested in cattle restraint? Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger in a review of:Construction of a rope halter for cattleProper application of a rope halter with a lead ropeTying a cow's head in a chute with a rope halterLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more8minPlay
January 13, 2026Bits for HorsesSend us Fan MailThis week Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to learn more about horses':Non-leverage bitsLeverage bitsSpecialty bitsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more14minPlay
January 07, 2026Housing Pet Rodents and RabbitsSend us Fan MailDr. Chastain and Ginger hope you will join them as they describe:Housing considerations for all small mammal petsRodent housing requirementsRabbit housing requirementsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more21minPlay
December 30, 2025Benefits and Disadvantages of a Barn for HorsesSend us Fan MailThis week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger go over:Advantages of pastures turn-outs for horsesAdvantages of barns and stables for horsesReasonable combinations of pasture time and stall confinementLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more13minPlay
December 25, 2025Handling Mules and HinniesSend us Fan MailDr. Chastain and Ginger hope you will not be stubborn about learning more on handling mules, including:Behaviors of mulesComparison of mules to hinniesWork ability of mulesLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more14minPlay
December 16, 2025Diseases of Birds Transmitted to HumansSend us Fan MailPlease join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they review:The overall risk of zoonotic diseases of birds in humansSystemic, digestive, respiratory, skin, and nervous system diseases of humans transmitted by birdsSanitary measures to prevent the transmission of disease from birds to humansLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more12minPlay
December 11, 2025Causes of Aggression in CatsSend us Fan MailThis week Dr. Chastain and Ginger cover:Injuries to handlers from aggressive catsReasons for cat aggressionCapture and restraint of aggressive catsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more11minPlay
December 02, 2025African Pygmy Hedgehogs as PetsSend us Fan MailJoin Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they investigate African Pygmy Hedgehogs, including:Socializing hedgehogs as petsRestrictions in the U.S. on owning hedgehogsRisk of skin irritation from handling hedgehogsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more9minPlay
FAQs about Better Animal Handling:How many episodes does Better Animal Handling have?The podcast currently has 338 episodes available.