Better Animal Handling

Better Animal Handling

By Dr. C.B. ChastainScienceEducationKids & FamilyLife SciencesPets & Animals
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Better Animal Handling episodes

  • Footwear for Horseback Riding

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    Mount up with Dr. Chastain and Abby to learn about:

    • Dangers of being hung-up in a stirrup and dragged by a horse
    • Appropriate footwear for Western and English riding

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    12 min
  • Dog Breeds and Behaviors

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    In this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby will tell you about:

    • Variations in dog breeds' behaviors
    • Breed behavior as a criterion for selecting a pet

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    13 min
  • Riding Saddles for Horses: Western and English

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    Prepare to ride this week with Dr. Chastain and Abby by learning about the:

    • History of saddles
    • Parts of a saddle
    • Types of Western saddles
    • Types of English saddles

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    17 min
  • Proper Use of Muzzles on Dogs

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    This week Dr. Chastain and Abby explain dog muzzles, including:

    • When muzzles are needed
    • Types of muzzles
    • When muzzles are not appropriate
    • Emergency muzzles
    • Training dogs to accept a muzzle

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    11 min
  • African Swine Fever and the Cost of Your Bacon

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    In this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby warn about:

    • African Swine Fever signs of disease
    • The current global spread of African Swine Fever
    • Current control measures for African Swine Fever

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    10 min
  • Exotic Pets and Monkeypox

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    This week Dr. Chastain and Abby do not monkey around and talk about monkepox, including:

    • Monkeypox in humans
    • Monkeypox in animals
    • How to prevent monkeypox

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    10 min
  • The Costs of Midwestern Puppy Mills

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    In this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby explain puppy mill problems, including:

    • Descriptions of puppy mills and their inspections
    • Locations for most puppy mills
    • Puppy problems associated with puppy mills
    • Characteristics of responsible dog breeders

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    13 min
  • How to Tie and Not to Tie a Horse

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    Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week to learn about tying horses, including:

    • Hitches and knots for tying horses
    • Lead ropes
    • How to tie horses wearing bridles with split reins, romal reins, or mecate reins

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    13 min
  • Dangerous Drinking Water for Dogs

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

    • Blue-green algae poisoning, including:
      • Causes
      • Signs
      • Treatment
      • Prevention
    • Other dangers of drinking or swimming in stagnant water

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    7 min
  • The Best Growing Practice for Beef Cattle

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    This week Dr. Chastain and Abby compare growing practices for beef cattle, including:

    • Feedlots compared to grass-fed cattle
    • Consolidation of beef processing in the U.S.
    • Certification of grass-fed cattle

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    11 min

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,…