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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How many episodes does Better Animal Handling have?

The podcast currently has 335 episodes available.

Better Animal Handling episodes:

January 28, 2025Selection and Care of Barn Cats
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In this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger provide advice on:
Desirable characteristics of a good barn cat
Health care requirements of barn cats
Daily care of barn cats
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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10min
January 22, 2025Illegal Trafficking of Wildlife
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Please join Dr. Chastain and Ginger while they explain:
The size of international wildlife trafficking criminal activity
Collateral effects of illegal wildlife trafficking
How to combat illegal wildlife trafficking
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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11min
January 14, 2025Barn Fires and Horses
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This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger explain:
Causes of barn fires
Prevention of barn fires
Evacuation of horses from a burning barn
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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14min
January 08, 2025Recommended Knives for Horsemen
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger describe knives for horsemen, including:
Need for an ever present knife when working with horses
Qualities of a useful everyday carry knife
Facilitating access to an everyday carry pocket knife
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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12min
December 31, 2024Selection and Use of Dog Crates
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This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger investigates:
Uses of dog crates
Types of dog crates
Proper sizing of a crate for a dog
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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9min
December 24, 2024Mouth Bits for Horses
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Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join their review of:
Horse bit purpose
Metals used in bits
Types of bits
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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14min
December 18, 2024Diseases that can be Transmitted from Reptile Pets to Humans
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In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger tell about:
Captive-bred reptile diseases transmitted to humans
Reptile pets and children
Prevention of reptile disease transmission
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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9min
December 11, 2024Outdoor Dog Runs and Houses
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This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger review:
Proper construction of outdoor dog runs
Essential aspects of dog houses
Reasons against tethering dogs
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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9min
December 04, 2024Where Have Most of the Good Animal Handlers Gone?
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Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to explore the:
Benefits of good animal handling
Causes of good animal handling attrition
Reliable sources of information on animal handling
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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16min
November 27, 2024Using South American Camelids as Pack Animals
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Come along with Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they talk about packing with camelids, including:
Advantages of packing with llamas
Limitations of packing with alpacas and llamas
Equipment for packing with llamas

Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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8min

FAQs about Better Animal Handling:

How many episodes does Better Animal Handling have?

The podcast currently has 335 episodes available.