Better Animal Handling

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Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger in reviewing cats'

• Clarity of vision: acuity
• Perception of motion
• Ability to see in darkness

Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

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In this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger offer more tips on safer horseback riding, such as:

• How to check and maintain riding tack
• Safer riding attire
  • Helmets
  • Boots
  • Shirts and jackets

Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

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Interested in horseback riding?  Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn some safety tips, such as:

• Partnership with the horse
• Cautious confidence in yourself
• Pairing with a horse that matches your riding skill and ability

Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

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Please join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn more about:

• Anxiety: detrimental to development or a learning facilitator?
• Safety and efficacy of anti-anxiety nutraceuticals and drugs
• Justifiable reasons for the use of chemical restraints

Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

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This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger explore:

• Approaches to catching sheep compared to goats
• Restraints to avoid with sheep and goats
• Proper use of crooks and neck straps or chains with sheep and with goats

Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

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Flock together with Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn more about:

• Precautions needed prior to handling birds
• Handling training as part of socializing young birds
• Handling techniques for different sized birds

Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

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Dr. Chastain and Ginger would like you to join them to learn more about:

• Effective voice commands for handling animals
• Animal detection of body language
• Proper use of touch to control an animal's movements

Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

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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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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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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