Better Animal Handling
Dr. C.B. Chastain
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Downed Cattle
Better Animal Handling
11/02/21 • 8 min
In this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby describe handling of downed cattle, including:
- Getting a downed cow to stand
- Lifting a downed cow
- Moving a downed cow
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Safety Measures for Handling Poultry
Better Animal Handling
03/15/22 • 15 min
In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe:
- Keeping poultry and handlers safer during poultry handling
- Poultry zoonoses
- Recommended sanitary practices for poultry handlers
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Horse Stalls
Better Animal Handling
09/06/22 • 16 min
Don't stall around, join Dr. Chastain and Abby to learn more about:
- Natural behaviors of horses vs. stall confinement
- Potential problems of stall confinement
- Cast in a stall rescue
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Avoiding Dog Bites
Better Animal Handling
04/19/23 • 13 min
Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week in exploring the topics of:
- Risks of being bitten by a dog in the U.S.
- How to avoid bites from strange dogs
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Prey and Predator Behavior in Domestic Animals
Better Animal Handling
04/02/25 • 9 min
This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger delve into:
- Physical characteristics of prey animals and predator animals
- Hunting tactics of predator animals and defense techniques of prey animals
- Animal perceptions of humans as predators or as prey
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Understanding Pet Rabbits' Behavior
Better Animal Handling
04/09/25 • 9 min
If you like pet rabbits, join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to hear about:
- Behaviors of ancestors of the modern domestic rabbit
- Daily grooming behaviors of pet rabbits
- Territorial and maternal aggression of pet rabbits
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Use of Voice, Touch, and Body Language in Handling Animals
Better Animal Handling
02/04/25 • 9 min
Dr. Chastain and Ginger would like you to join them to learn more about:
- Effective voice commands for handling animals
- Animal detection of body language
- Proper use of touch to control an animal's movements
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
Risks of Handling Hogs Raised in Extreme Confinement
Better Animal Handling
04/16/25 • 10 min
This week Dr Chastain and Ginger will alert you to dangers in handling total confinement hogs, including:
- Damage to hearing
- Respiratory impairment
- Bite wounds
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
National Implications of California's Sow Housing Law
Better Animal Handling
12/27/22 • 8 min
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
Horseback Riding Safety Tips: Part II
Better Animal Handling
03/14/25 • 11 min
In this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger offer more tips on safer horseback riding, such as:
- How to check and maintain riding tack
- Safer riding attire
- Helmets
- Boots
- Shirts and jackets
Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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FAQ
How many episodes does Better Animal Handling have?
Better Animal Handling currently has 286 episodes available.
What topics does Better Animal Handling cover?
The podcast is about Pets & Animals, Animal, Kids & Family, Cat, Podcasts, Education, Horse, Bird and Dog.
What is the most popular episode on Better Animal Handling?
The episode title 'Transmittable Diseases of Cats' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Better Animal Handling?
The average episode length on Better Animal Handling is 13 minutes.
How often are episodes of Better Animal Handling released?
Episodes of Better Animal Handling are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Better Animal Handling?
The first episode of Better Animal Handling was released on Oct 26, 2019.
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