Better Animal Handling

By Dr. C.B. Chastain

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

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The podcast currently has 343 episodes available.

Better Animal Handling episodes:

December 30, 2025Benefits and Disadvantages of a Barn for Horses
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This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger go over:
Advantages of pastures turn-outs for horses
Advantages of barns and stables for horses
Reasonable combinations of pasture time and stall confinement
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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13min
December 25, 2025Handling Mules and Hinnies
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger hope you will not be stubborn about learning more on handling mules, including:
Behaviors of mules
Comparison of mules to hinnies
Work ability of mules
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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14min
December 16, 2025Diseases of Birds Transmitted to Humans
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Please join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they review:
The overall risk of zoonotic diseases of birds in humans
Systemic, digestive, respiratory, skin, and nervous system diseases of humans transmitted by birds
Sanitary measures to prevent the transmission of disease from birds to humans
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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12min
December 11, 2025Causes of Aggression in Cats
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This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger cover:
Injuries to handlers from aggressive cats
Reasons for cat aggression
Capture and restraint of aggressive cats
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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11min
December 02, 2025African Pygmy Hedgehogs as Pets
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Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they investigate African Pygmy Hedgehogs, including:
Socializing hedgehogs as pets
Restrictions in the U.S. on owning hedgehogs
Risk of skin irritation from handling hedgehogs
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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9min
November 25, 2025Dog Daycare Rules and Regulations
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger would like you to learn more about:
Growth of dog daycares
Risks for dogs in dog daycares
Proactive efforts to protect dogs in daycares
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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7min
November 21, 2025Safety Considerations When Handling Cattle
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This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger will tell you about:
Defenses of cattle
Cattle breed differences in ability to be handled
Keys to safer handling of cattle
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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13min
November 11, 2025Zoonoses: Diseases Transmitted from Animals to Humans
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In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger describe:
The incidence of zoonoses
Zoonotic risks
Preventive measures for zoonoses
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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17min
November 05, 2025Approach and Capture of Dogs
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger would like to briefly capture your attention this week to tell you about:
Approaching a strange dog
Capture of a dog in an enclosure
Recovering an escaped dog
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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11min
October 29, 2025Thoughts on Responsible Ownership of Horses
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In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger share some thoughts on:
Costs of horse ownership
Annual care required for a horse
Benefits of horse ownership
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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12min

FAQs about Better Animal Handling:

How many episodes does Better Animal Handling have?

The podcast currently has 343 episodes available.