Dr. C.B. Chastain

Better Animal Handling

Education EN ↓ 350 episodes

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, the knowledge of how to properly handle, restrain, and house animals is in decline. In Better Animal Handling, C.B. Chastain, veterinarian and professor emeritus, describes effective, humane animal handling with emphasis on safety measures to prevent injury and the transmission of zoonotic diseases.

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Dr. C.B. Chastain

Episodes

Optional Restraint Facilities for Handling Cattle 28.09.2021 9:13

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week to learn about cattle facility: Weighing scales Palpation cages Tilt tables and calf tilt tables Sheds over working areas Concrete flooring Man-gates and man-passes Dip tanks Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Cattle Handling Facilities: Squeeze Chutes, Headgates, and Loadiing and Unloading Chutes 21.09.2021 16:26

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby continues a description of essential cattle handling facilities, including: Body and head restraints Chutes with ramps for loading and unloading cattle for travel Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Cattle Handling Facilities: Crowding Pens, Bud Boxes, and Alleyways 14.09.2021 13:24

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe: Primary facilities for handling cattle Cattle pens Bud boxes Alleyways Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Catching Cattle and Training Cattle to be Handled 07.09.2021 16:33

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week to learn how to: Catch cattle and calves Flank a calf Train cattle to be handled Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Zoonotic Diseases of Cattle and Sanitary Practices 31.08.2021 12:12

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby review: Key diseases that can be transmitted from cattle to humans Sanitary practices to prevent transmission of infectious diseases from cattle Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Safety Considerations for Cattle 24.08.2021 12:52

Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Abby speak on the topics of: Handling facilities for cattle Handling methods adverse to good care and safety of cattle Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Safety Considerations for Cattle Handlers 17.08.2021 16:07

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby explain: Keys to safer handling of cattle Handling risks related to breed, gender, and handling facilities Defense strategies against being injured by cattle Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Domestication and Natural Behavior of Cattle 10.08.2021 12:53

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby will explain: Domestication of cattle Types of cattle Purposes of cattle Natural behavior of cattle Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Handling of Donkeys and Their Hybrids 03.08.2021 13:46

Send us Fan Mail Don't be stubborn, join Dr. Chastain and Abby to learn about: Handling of donkeys, mules, and hinnies Backpacking with donkeys and mules Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Domestication and Natural Behavior of Donkeys 27.07.2021 10:48

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week for more information on: Domestication of donkeys Breeding for mules and hinnies Natural behavior of donkeys and mules Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Trailering Horses and Air Travel 20.07.2021 21:17

Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Abby describe: Hauling horses in trailers Unloading horses from trailers Pre-trip checks and trailer maintenance Air travel for horses Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Loading Horses into Trailers 13.07.2021 14:07

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby give advice on: Transporting horses by trailers Loading horses into trailers Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Special Equipment: Twitches, Hobbles, and Feedbags 06.07.2021 20:57

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby will lead you through the use of: Twitches Long-handled and other nose twitches Skin twitch Ear twitch Hobbles Front leg One leg Picket Side Breeding Scotch Morrals Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Use of Rectal Thermometers and Administration of Oral and Ophthalmic Medications in Horses 29.06.2021 9:57

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Abby hope you will join them this week in their description of: Safe use of rectal thermometers in horses Administering medications by mouth to horses Medicating the eyes of horses Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Environmental Protections and Handling for Routine Medical Procedures 22.06.2021 18:49

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week to learn about horse: Fly masks Blankets Stall and stock restraints Being cast in a stall Cradles Side sticks Grazing and cribbing muzzles Cribbing collars Bibs Neck straps Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Moving Horses 15.06.2021 23:07

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Abby explain several methods of moving horses this week, including: Leading horses Longeing horses Using long lines Mechical hot walkers Moving groups of horses while horseback Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Tying Horses, Restraint by Distraction, and Lifting Feet 08.06.2021 20:52

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby will tell you about: Proper tying of horses by a lead rope or cross tying Restraint techniques using distractions How to lift a horse's front foot and how to lift a rear foot Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Horse Harnesses 01.06.2021 9:25

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Abby invite you to join them in reviewing horse harnesses, including: Parts of a horse harness Steps in harnessing horses Harness horse bridles Harness horse team members Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Bridles, Hackamores, Reins, Bits, and Rider Aids 25.05.2021 21:02

Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Abby describe horseback riding: Bridles Hackamores Reins Bits Spurs Riding whips Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Horseback Riding Tack: Halters, Lead Ropes, and Saddles 18.05.2021 18:13

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Abby for this week's episode the types and uses of: Halters Lead ropes Saddles Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Catching Horses in Stall or Pastures and in Special Situations 11.05.2021 20:04

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby talk about: Safer working with horses in stalls Catching horses in pastures Trapping horses Releasing horses safely Capture of foals and stallions Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

General Considerations in Approaching and Catching Horses 04.05.2021 17:48

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby cover general considerations in approaching and catching horses, including: Head control and haltering Walking behind horses Key elements of capture Dangers of using food for capture Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Diseases Transmitted by Horses 27.04.2021 13:40

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby present: Zoonotic diseases of horses How to prevent transmission of zoonotic diseases of horses Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Trail Riding and Arena Riding 20.04.2021 13:53

Send us Fan Mail Tack up and join Dr. Chastain and Abby to hear about etiquette and safety aspects of: Trail riding Arena riding Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Mounting and Control in the Saddle 13.04.2021 19:53

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby share their recommendations on: Proper mounting saddle horses Position in the saddle Means of control in the saddle Proper dismounting Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com