Better Animal Handling
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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..
Better Animal Handling
4d ago
This week Dr. Chastain and Abby explore poultry
Battery cages
Enriched housing
Barn or aviary
Free range and backyard housing
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Better Animal Handling
1w ago
Join Dr. Chastain and Abby in a review of the:
Shared behaviors of all reptiles
Behaviors common to turtles, lizards, and snakes
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Better Animal Handling
3w ago
Join Dr. Chastain and Abby as they explain:
The need for head protection when around horses
Ratings for equestrian helmets
How to fit an equestrian helmet
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Better Animal Handling
1M ago
In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby will alert you to:
Risks of losing genetic diversity in livestock production
Why genetic diversity in livestock is being lost
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Better Animal Handling
1M ago
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
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Better Animal Handling
1M ago
In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby describe:
What is an attractive nuisance?
Animals and situations that can come to be attractive nuisances.
How to minimize the risk of an attractive nuisance lawsuit.
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Better Animal Handling
1M ago
Dr. Chastain and Abby invite you to join them in reviewing large animal ropes, including:
Natural fiber ropes
Synthetic fiber ropes
Construction of ropes
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Better Animal Handling
2M ago
Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week for more information on:
General requirements for reptile enclosures
Proper enclosures for snakes
Proper enclosures for lizards
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Better Animal Handling
2M ago
This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby will cover the topics of:
Preparations to move cattle on foot or by horseback
Training dairy heifers to be herded
Desensitizing cattle to chutes and headgates
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Better Animal Handling
2M ago
This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby will explain:
Breed behavior and selection of new dogs into your family
Traits of common dog breed groups
Specific traits among dog breeds intended to work livestock
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