Better Animal Handling

Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger explain how to catch and handle chickens, including: Capture of chickens Restraint and handling of chickens Removal and replacement of chickens in cages Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to appreciate the value of: The natural behavior of pet rabbits Proper approaching and catching of pet rabbits How to handle pet rabbits Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Ginger would like to alert you to: Common injuries from dogs cats, cattle, and horses Causes of animal handler injuries Animal injuries to veterinary health professionals Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger review: Signs of zoonoses in cats Risk factors for zoonoses in cats Preventive measures against cat zoonoses Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them in discussing: Types of lariats and their uses Catching cattle with a tossed loop Catching horses with a Hoolihan throw Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn more about: Consequences of large animal escapes Prevention of large animal escapes Response to large animal escapes Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger explore the behaviors of pet ferrets, including: The domestication of ferrets Play behaviors of ferrets Ferret special senses Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger describe the natural behavior of poultry, including chickens, turkeys, guineafowl, geese, and ducks. Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger provide advice on dog: Leashes Collars Harnesses Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

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