Episodios

  • Better Animal Handling

    Better Animal Handling
    Oct 26 2019

    Dr. C.B. Chastain with support from his over-achiever cattle dog, Abby, explains the sequence of domesticating different species of animals, the decline in the knowledge of proper animal handling, and the types of animal handlers.

    Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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    17 m
  • The Art of Firm Kindness

    The Art of Firm Kindness
    Nov 12 2019

    This week Dr. C.B. Chastain and Abby describe:

    • Handler affection for animals
    • Proper animal handler attitude
    • The power of patience
    • The use of voice, touch, and body language

    Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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    18 m
  • Safety Considerations

    Safety Considerations
    Nov 19 2019

    Dr. Chastain and Abby describe the animal handling importance of:

    • Safety first
    • Distraction versus pain for restraint
    • Animals' respect for handlers
    • Appropriate attire for handling animals

    Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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    16 m
  • Animal Handling and Injuries

    Animal Handling and Injuries
    Nov 26 2019

    Topics for this week's episode by Dr. Chastain and Abby are:

    • Handling Considerations
      • Pre-handling
      • Pre-restraint
      • Effects on animals
      • Surroundings and conditions
      • Personnel
      • Duration
    • Risks of Injury

    Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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    15 m
  • Zoonoses - Diseases Transmitted from Animals to Humans

    Zoonoses - Diseases Transmitted from Animals to Humans
    Dec 3 2019

    This week Dr. Chastain and Abby explain:

    • What are zoonoses?
    • How to prevent transmission of zoonoses

    Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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    14 m
  • Transmission of Animal Diseases and Legalities

    Transmission of Animal Diseases and Legalities
    Dec 10 2019

    In this episode, your hosts will explain:

    • Disease transmission among animals by handlers
    • Ethics of animal handling
    • Legal concerns

    Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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    19 m
  • Keys to Better Animal Handling

    Keys to Better Animal Handling
    Dec 17 2019

    This week's topics are:

    • How better animal handling makes one a better person
    • Chemical restraint
    • Five steps to becoming an animal handler
    • Ten keys to how to better handle animals

    Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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    12 m
  • Animal Behavior

    Animal Behavior
    Dec 24 2019

    In this week's episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby explain:

    • Prey and predator behavior
    • Social dominance
    • Causes of irreparable handling resistance

    Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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    15 m