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

Fences and Gates for Horses 07.03.2023 14:32

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week to learn more about: Materials for horse fencing Fence layouts Fence heights Gates Special needs for fencing foals and stallions Introducing a horse to a new pen or pasture Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Variations in Sight Abilities Among Domestic Animals 28.02.2023 15:15

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby go over animal vision, including: Field of view Depth perception Visual acuity Perception of motion Color differentiation and night vision Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Containment of Pet Rodents 21.02.2023 19:50

Send us Fan Mail Don't rat out on us. Join Dr. Chastain and Abby to learn more about: Rodent cage construction Contents of rodent cages Containment needs for rats, mice, guinea pigs, gerbils, and hamsters Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Pet 14.02.2023 8:57

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby give advice on: Care for a debilitated pet Time for euthanasia Options for the diposition of the pet's body Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Handling and Restraint of Foals 07.02.2023 9:57

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe how to: Capture a foal Lead a foal Restrain a foal Transport a foal in a trailer Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

A Cat Lover's Opinion of Cat Cafes 31.01.2023 9:52

Send us Fan Mail This week, cat lovers, Dr. Chastain and Abby, will tell you about: Cat cafes' effects on cat stress levels Cat cafes' environment for disease transmission Cat cafes' efforts to adopt out homeless cats Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

What NOT to Wear When Handling Animals 24.01.2023 11:04

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week to hear about: Improper attire when handling animals Proper small animal handling attire Proper large animal handling attire Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Natural Behaviors in Sheep Compared to Goats 17.01.2023 10:54

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby compare sheep and goat behaviors, including: Behaviors common to sheep and goats Characteristic behaviors of sheep Characteristic behaviors of goats Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Appropriate Use of Chemical Restraint in Dogs and Cats 10.01.2023 11:16

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby are unrestrained in explaining: When chemical restraint is essential to handling some dogs and cats Benefits of most traditional physical restraint methods Potential disadvantages of anti-anxiety drugs Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Care of Leather Tack and Trappings 03.01.2023 8:24

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Abby would like to tell you about: Quality leather Maintaining leather Storage of leather Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

National Implications of California's Sow Housing Law 27.12.2022 8:03

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Abby to learn more about: Sow confinement during gestation and nursing California's Proposition 12 Transparency in handling animals effect on animal welfare Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Bits for Horses 20.12.2022 14:59

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby talk about bits for horses, including; Basic types of bits English riding bits Western riding bits Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Bird Cages 13.12.2022 14:32

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Abby's topics this week are: Whete to locate a bird cage in the house The preferred size and construction of a bird cage Proper inanimate contents of a bird cage. Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Longeing Horses 06.12.2022 14:50

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe longeing of horses: Benefits Equipment Technique Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Marijuana Poisoning in Dogs 29.11.2022 8:10

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby explain: Dogs' exposure to marijuana Signs of marijuana poisoning in dogs Cannabidiol treatment of anxiety in dogs Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Herding Versus Driving Cattle 22.11.2022 15:42

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby will Compare herding to driving cattle Explain training cattle to be herded Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

How to Defend Against a Vicious Dog Attack 15.11.2022 12:22

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby give advice on defense against dog bites, including: Incidence of serious dog bites Preventive steps for dog bites Proactive defenses compared to reactive defenses against dog bites Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Bearded Dragons and Salmonellosis 08.11.2022 9:24

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Abby would like you to join them in talking about: Common behaviors of Bearded Dragons Salmonellosis transmission to humans by Bearded Dragons Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Common Trees that are Poisonous to Large Animals 01.11.2022 10:31

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby provide warnings about: Common poisonous trees for livestock and horses Predisposing conditions for tree poisoning Large animal species at higher risk for tree poisoning Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Socialization of Puppies 25.10.2022 17:24

Send us Fan Mail Socialize with Dr. Chastain and Abby as they explain: Preparation of puppies for socialization Puppy classes Preparation of children for handling puppies Exposure of puppies to other species of animals Commercially bred puppies Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Tack and Attire for a Child's Horseback Riding 18.10.2022 10:02

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby will give advice on: Proper saddles and reins for children who ride horses What helmets, shirts, pants, and boots a child should wear to ride horses Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Care of a Barn Cat 11.10.2022 10:06

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode Dr. Chastain and Abby explain: Benefits of a barn cat Adjustment period for a new barn cat Routine care of a barn cat Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Comparison in the Behavior of Horses, Donkeys, Mules, and Hinnies 04.10.2022 9:46

Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby reveal the differences in the: Behavior of donkeys compared to horses Physical characteristics of horse hybrids: mules and hinnies Behavior characteristics of mules and hinnies Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

The Debate on Declawing Cats 27.09.2022 11:11

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain, Abby, and Todd, the cat invite you to hear about: The risk of Cat Scratch Disease The risk of relinquishing housecats Declawing options Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Disaster Evacuation Preparation for Horse Owners 20.09.2022 9:26

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week to learn about: Preparations for a stay-in-place disaster if you own horses Plans for evacuating horses in times of disasters Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com