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Better Animal Handling
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.
Episodes
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Handling Ratites and Administration of Medications to Poultry
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain's and Abby's topics for this week are: Ostrich and emu handling techniques Administering injectable and oral medications to…
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Approaching, Catching, and Routine Handling of Small Poultry
Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Abby invite you to join them to learn about: Catching and handling: Chickens Guinea fowl Turkeys Ducks Geese Link…
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Safety Measures for Handling Poultry
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe: Keeping poultry and handlers safer during poultry handling Poultry zoonoses Recommended…
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Domestication and Natural Behavior of Poultry
Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Abby discuss: Birds that have been domesticated or tamed for food and fiber How well maintained birds should act…
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Restraints for Medicating Swine and Transport of Swine
Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe: Pig and hog restraints for the administration of medications Handling of Asian Pot-Bellied Pigs…
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Moving Pigs and Hogs
Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode Dr. Chastain and Abby describe how to: Train pigs for moving Use canes, poles, panels, rope harnesses, cans and lifting…
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Catching and Routine Handling of Pigs and Hogs
Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week in the description of: How to catch pigs and hogs Handling equipment and facilities for swine Link to…
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Zoonotic Diseases of Swine
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe: Diseases of swine that can be transmitted to handlers Recommended sanitary practices when…
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Safety in Handling Swine
Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week to learn more about: Safety measures for hog handlers Safety measures for hogs when handled Link to show…
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Domestication and Natural Behavior of Swine
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby talk about: The domestication of swine and their introduction to the Americas Natural behavior of swine…
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Handling Camelids to Administer Medications and Transporting Small Ruminants
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Abby invite you to join them this week to discuss: Handling camelids for common medical procedures Transporting small…
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Handling Equipment and Facilities for Camelids and Llamas as Pack Animals
Send us Fan Mail Please join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week to learn about: Basic equipment and facilities for handling South American camelids Handling crias…
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Domestication and Behavior of South American Camels and Catching Camelids
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby explain: The domestication of South American camelids Natural behavior of camelids Catching and manually…
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Restraint of Goats and Administration of Medication
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby explain how to: Restrain kid goats and adult goats Administer medications to goats Link to show notes…
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Approaching, Catching, and Moving Goats
Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week to learn about: Approaching and catching goats Handling facilities for goats Moving and sorting goats…
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Restraining Sheep and Administering Medications
Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week to learn about: Physical restraint of sheep and lambs Administration of injectable and oral medications…
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Catching Sheep and Moving Groups
Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Abby talk about: Approaching and catching sheep Moving groups of sheep Handling methods for sheep Link to show…
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Diseases Transmitted by Small Ruminants
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby delve into small ruminant diseases, such as: Key zoonotic diseases of small ruminants Sanitary practices…
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Safety in Handling Small Ruminants
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby present safety practices for handling small ruminants, including: Handler safety measures for working…
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Domestication and Natural Behavior of Small Ruminants
Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Abby for a discussion on: Domestication of sheep, goats, and camelids (llamas and alpacas) Natural behavior of sheep…
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Administration of Medication and Transporting Cattle
Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Abby go over the handling aspects of: Administering injections to cattle Giving oral medications to cattle Treating…
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Downed Cattle
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Chastain and Abby describe handling of downed cattle, including: Getting a downed cow to stand Lifting a downed cow Moving…
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Restraint of a Cow's Whole Body, Tail, or Feet; and Anti-Kicking Methods
Send us Fan Mail Topics that Dr. Chastain and Abby will cover this week are: Stanchions and tying posts Improvised chutes Ropes and snubbing posts Chest twitch…
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Handling Cattle for Medical Procedures: Head Restraint
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Abby's topics for this week are cattle: Rope halters Nose leads Nose rings Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com Link…
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Collecting and Sorting Cattle
Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Abby describe: Collecting and handling tools for cattle Sorting and separation priorities Link to show notes…
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Moving Cattle
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe ways to move cattle, including: Calling and leading Driving Herding Moving large herds Moving…
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Optional Restraint Facilities for Handling Cattle
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…
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Cattle Handling Facilities: Squeeze Chutes, Headgates, and Loadiing and Unloading Chutes
Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby continues a description of essential cattle handling facilities, including: Body and head restraints Chutes…
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Cattle Handling Facilities: Crowding Pens, Bud Boxes, and Alleyways
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…
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Catching Cattle and Training Cattle to be Handled
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…
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Zoonotic Diseases of Cattle and Sanitary Practices
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…
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Safety Considerations for Cattle
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…
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Safety Considerations for Cattle Handlers
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…
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Domestication and Natural Behavior of Cattle
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…
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Handling of Donkeys and Their Hybrids
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…
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Domestication and Natural Behavior of Donkeys
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…
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Trailering Horses and Air Travel
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…
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Loading Horses into Trailers
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…
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Special Equipment: Twitches, Hobbles, and Feedbags
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…
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Use of Rectal Thermometers and Administration of Oral and Ophthalmic Medications in Horses
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…
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Environmental Protections and Handling for Routine Medical Procedures
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…
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Moving Horses
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…
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Tying Horses, Restraint by Distraction, and Lifting Feet
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…
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Horse Harnesses
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…
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Bridles, Hackamores, Reins, Bits, and Rider Aids
Send us Fan Mail This week Dr. Chastain and Abby describe horseback riding: Bridles Hackamores Reins Bits Spurs Riding whips Link to show notes…
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Horseback Riding Tack: Halters, Lead Ropes, and Saddles
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…
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Catching Horses in Stall or Pastures and in Special Situations
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…
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General Considerations in Approaching and Catching Horses
Send us Fan Mail This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby cover general considerations in approaching and catching horses, including: Head control and haltering…
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Diseases Transmitted by Horses
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…
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Trail Riding and Arena Riding
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…
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Mounting and Control in the Saddle
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…
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Tacking Up for Horseback Riding
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Abby would like you to join them in a review of: Correct saddling procedures Non-stressful bridling Link to show notes…
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Safer Horseback Riding
Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week for a discussion on how to ride horses more safely by: Proper rider attitude Riding a safer horse…
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Safety for Horses Being Handled
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe: Desensitization of horses for their future safety Senses for safety Vocalizations for safety…
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Bad Manners in Horses
Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week for a discussion on bad manners in horses, including: Nipping and biting Kicking Striking and pawing…
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Horse Handler Safety
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby cover the topics of: Leadership with horses Behavior effects due to environmental changes Mental health…
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Natural Behaviors of Horses
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Abby would like you to join them in reviewing the natural behaviors of horses, including: Horse mental and physical health…
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The Domestication of Horses and Their Role in Developing Civilization
Send us Fan Mail Please join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week as they visit: Horses in history Mankind's massive debt to the horse Link to show notes…
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Using a Lariat
Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby explain the use of a lariat for animal handlers, including: Types of lariats Parts of a lariat…
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Knots, Bends, and Hitches for Animal Handlers
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chastain and Abby invite you to join them to learn about: Knots (overhand, blood, figure 8, square, honda, and bowline) Sheet bends…