Dr. C.B. Chastain

Better Animal Handling

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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

Approach and Capture of Dogs 05.11.2025 10:54

Send us Fan Mail 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

Thoughts on Responsible Ownership of Horses 29.10.2025 11:12

Send us Fan Mail 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

Moving Groups of Sheep 21.10.2025 8:25

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them to learn more about: Herding and leading characteristics of sheep Sheep herding precautions Sheep herding dogs Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

The Versatile Donkey 16.10.2025 12:45

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Ginger hope that you will join them while they describe: Natural behaviors of donkeys Proper handling of donkeys Uses of donkeys Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Avoiding Cat Bites 08.10.2025 8:09

Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger would like to help you learn: Unique risks of cat bites Assessing the risk of being bitten by a cat How to avoid cat bites Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Parts of a Lariat Rope 30.09.2025 8:36

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger this week to review: Construction and uses of lariats Parts of a lariat loop Lariat hondas Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Getting to Know Gerbils 23.09.2025 8:23

Send us Fan Mail Test your knowledge of gerbils this week with Dr. Chastain and Ginger, including: Natural behavior of gerbils Cautions in handling gerbils Seizures in gerbils Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Is It Always Bad for Your Pet to Have Anxiety? 16.09.2025 7:41

Send us Fan Mail Calm down and join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they comment on: Effects of anxiety on learning Motivations for prescribing anti-anxiety drugs for animals When chemical restraint is warranted Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

The Use of Twitches in Horses 10.09.2025 11:43

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them in reviewing: How twitches work Long-handled nose twitches Other, less common twitches used on horses Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Cat Cages and Other Containments 04.09.2025 10:38

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger offer advice on: Cages for cats Cage contents for cats Outdoor fences and tunnels for cats Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Conditions for Handling and Restraint of Animals 27.08.2025 13:04

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to learn more about: Pre-handling of animals considerations Pre-restraint of animals considerations Environment, personnel, and duration of handling effects on animals Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Fences for Horses 19.08.2025 13:03

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger this week to learn more about horse fencing, including: Horse fence materials Fences for stallions Fences for foals Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Selected Breeding of Dogs and Severe Dog Bites 12.08.2025 14:03

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger while they chew on the topic of dog bites, including: Diversity of dog breeds Characteristics of breed groups Dog breeds and bites Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Virtual Fencing for Cattle, Sheep, and Goats 08.08.2025 9:17

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they explain virtual fencing, including: What is virtual fencing? The potential benefits of virtual fencing Possible disadvantages of virtual fencing Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Handling Beef and Dairy Calves 31.07.2025 9:46

Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger are glad to bring you information on: Socializing calves for being handled Capturing a calf Restraint methods for calves Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Critical Socialization of Puppies 22.07.2025 15:51

Send us Fan Mail Please join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn more about: The initial socialization of nursing and weanling puppies Puppy classes Puppy first interactions with other animals and children Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Saddles for Horses and Their Attachments 17.07.2025 13:23

Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger explain: Western and English saddles Parts of a saddle Saddle attachments Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Sex-Linked Haircoat Colors in Cats 10.07.2025 7:56

Send us Fan Mail Please join Dr. Chastain and Ginger if you are interested in cats, particularly: Tricolor cats Orange male cats Orange cats in history Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Natural Behavior of Reptiles 02.07.2025 17:49

Send us Fan Mail If you are interested in reptiles, join Dr. Chastain and Ginger for a review of: Typical behaviors of turtles, snakes, and lizards How reptiles sense their environment Reptiles means of defense Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Handling and Restraint Equipment and Facilities for Cattle 26.06.2025 17:49

Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them to learn about: Primary facilities needed to handle cattle Recommended cattle handling equipment Optional facilities for handling cattle Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Hamsters: Grouchy Little Bears 17.06.2025 10:50

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger describe: Natural behavior of hamsters Housing for hamsters Handling of hamsters Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Transporting a Cat 12.06.2025 13:46

Send us Fan Mail Please join Dr. Chastain and Ginger while they explain: Carrying a cat in your arms Transporting a cat in a crate Moving a cat by vehicles and by air Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Proper Approach to a Strange Dog 05.06.2025 13:25

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Ginger would like you to join them to learn more about: Common INappropriate greetings for a strange dog How to invite a strange dog to approach you Greetings and approaches for Service Dogs Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Head-Shyness in Horses 29.05.2025 11:00

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they review: Hazards of head-shyness in horses Causes of head-shyness How to prevent common causes for head-shyness Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Backyard Housing for Poultry 21.05.2025 12:42

Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger are ready to tell you about: Housing needs for chickens Assessments of the quality of poultry housing Special housing needs for turkeys, ducks, and geese Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com