Better Animal Handling

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger explain: Why to cast a cow Two methods of casting cows Risks of casting a cow Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Abby wish to share their favorite quotes about dogs and horses with you this week. Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to hear about: Distractions as a means of animal handling The value of an animal's respect for humans Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger describe: Preparations for catching and handling companion birds Holding techniques for small, medium, and large caged birds Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Don't be stubborn, join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn more about donkeys and mules, including: Differences between donkeys and their hybrids, mules and hinnies Physical abilities of mules compared to horses Mule behavior compared to horses Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger talk about: Proper containments for snakes Appropriate climate inside of snake enclosures Needed maintenance of snake enclosures Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger talk about: Common causes for barn fires Preparation for extinquishing barn fires Evacuation of horses during barn fires Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them to learn: The various roles of animal handlers, trainers, and behaviorists Training methods for animal handlers, trainers, and behaviorists The value of certification as an animal behaviorist, trainer, or handler Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger explain: How to transport cattle How to transport small ruminants Livestock transportation regulations for interstate travel in the U.S. Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Ginger are anxious to tell you about: Restraint of dogs in cars and trucks Preparing dogs for car rides Care of dogs traveling by car or in truck cabs Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn: How horses are cast in stalls The safest method to help a horse cast in a stall Monitoring a horse recovering from being cast Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger will assist your understanding of: Dog houses and outdoor runs Fences for dogs Tethering dogs Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Ginger will lead you through: The natural behavior of swine Effects on swine from commercial indoor pork production on concrete Alternatives to indoor pork production on concrete Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Genger explain the differences in animals': Field of view Pupil shape and light accommodation Depth of field perception Acuity and detection of motion Color differentiation and night vision Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger this week to learn more about: Capturing foals Restraining foals standing and in lateral recumbency Trailering foals Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Learn how to meet unfamilar dogs from Dr. Chastain and Ginger, including: Eight mistakes people make in meeting dogs Better ways of meeting unfamiliar dogs Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger describe: Behaviors common to sheep and goats Behaviors typical of sheep Behaviors typical of goats Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger describe: Behaviors common to all reptiles Chelonian (turtle and tortoise), snake, and lizard behaviors Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them while they explain: Basic handling techniques for cats Special equipment for handling less tractable cats Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger this week in reviewing 10 dangerous habits while riding horseback. Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe zoonotic disease prevention on farms and ranches, including: High risk sources of zoonotic diseases from farm and ranch animals Animal handlers at high risk to acquire zoonotic diseases Proper sanitation, vaccinations, and personal protective equipment against zoonoses Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Catch Dr. Chastain and Abby this week to learn more about: Proper construction and uses of cattle squeeze chutes Types of headgates and their advantages  Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Abby invite you to come learn more about: Selecting and using a leash Types of dog collars Benefits of a chest harness Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby talk about:   Dangerous habits while tacking up and mounting horses Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby tell about: Need for readily accessible and affordable, nonsurgical means for creating infertility in cats Anti-Mullerian hormone effects on fertility Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com