Better Animal Handling
Episodes
338 episodes
Routine Handling of Pet Lizards
Please join Dr. Chastain and Ginger in the review of lizard handling, including:Small lizard handling compared to large lizard handlingDefensive tactics with tailsSigns of agitation in lizards<...
Laying a Cow Down for Restraint
This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger explain:Reasons to cast a cowRisks to cows when they are castMethods of casting cows
The Status of Animal Handling Knowledge and Skills in the USA
Please join Dr. Chastain and Ginger this week to learn more about:The evolution of today's animal welfareProfit motivations for promoting some types of animal welfareCourse of diminished knowledge ...
Maintenance of Leather Tack for Horseback Riding
Saddle up with Dr. Chastain and Ginger so they can tell you about:Aspects of leather qualityCleaning and conditioniing leather tackMildew and leather tack storage
Basics of Snake Handling
Dr. Chastain's and Ginger's topics for this week are:Hazardous snakes to handleRoutine handling captive-bred pet snakesFeeding time influence on handling snakes
Considerations on Containment for Livestock Production
Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them as they explain:Assessment of livestock containment qualityEffects of containment on behaviorStress to livestock from improper containment
The Importance of Sleep in Horses
Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they describe sleep in horses, including:Types of sleep in horsesNormal sleep requirements in horsesCauses of sleep-deprivation in horses
How to Catch Pigs and Hogs
In this episode Dr. Chastain and Ginger describe how knowing how to catch pigs and hogs affects how pigs are raised, including:Preparation to catch pigs and hogsCatching pigs in an indoor, large volume environment...
The Value of Puppy Classes
Learn to help puppies learn with Dr. Chastain and Ginger, including:Preparing puppies for socialization classesExpectations for meaningful puppy classesProper puppy exposures to other animals and t...
Ponying Horses: Leading a Horse While Riding Another Horse
Follow along with Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they explain the:Definition of ponyingBenefits of ponying a horseTechniques to avoid risks of ponying horses
Proper Construction of Bird Cages
Please join Dr. Chastain and Ginger this week to learn about:Recommendations for bird cage sizeHazardous materials to avoid for bird cage constructionBetter shape for bird cages
Handling Guinea Pigs
In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger explain:Normal behaviors of guinea pigsCatching and restraining guinea pigsGender determinations of guinea pigs
Rope Halters for Cattle
Interested in cattle restraint? Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger in a review of:Construction of a rope halter for cattleProper application of a rope halter with a lead ropeTying a cow's head in a...
Bits for Horses
This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to learn more about horses':Non-leverage bitsLeverage bitsSpecialty bits
Housing Pet Rodents and Rabbits
Dr. Chastain and Ginger hope you will join them as they describe:Housing considerations for all small mammal petsRodent housing requirementsRabbit housing requirements
Benefits and Disadvantages of a Barn for Horses
This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger go over:Advantages of pastures turn-outs for horsesAdvantages of barns and stables for horsesReasonable combinations of pasture time and stall confinement
Handling Mules and Hinnies
Dr. Chastain and Ginger hope you will not be stubborn about learning more on handling mules, including:Behaviors of mulesComparison of mules to hinniesWork ability of mules
Diseases of Birds Transmitted to Humans
Please join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they review:The overall risk of zoonotic diseases of birds in humansSystemic, digestive, respiratory, skin, and nervous system diseases of humans transmitted by birdsSanitary ...
Causes of Aggression in Cats
This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger cover:Injuries to handlers from aggressive catsReasons for cat aggressionCapture and restraint of aggressive cats
African Pygmy Hedgehogs as Pets
Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they investigate African Pygmy Hedgehogs, including:Socializing hedgehogs as petsRestrictions in the U.S. on owning hedgehogsRisk of skin irritation from handling he...
Dog Daycare Rules and Regulations
Dr. Chastain and Ginger would like you to learn more about:Growth of dog daycaresRisks for dogs in dog daycaresProactive efforts to protect dogs in daycares
Safety Considerations When Handling Cattle
This week, Dr. Chastain and Ginger will tell you about:Defenses of cattleCattle breed differences in ability to be handledKeys to safer handling of cattle
Zoonoses: Diseases Transmitted from Animals to Humans
In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Ginger describe:The incidence of zoonosesZoonotic risksPreventive measures for zoonoses