Send us a textJoin Dr. Chastain and Ginger for explanations on:Sense of smell in small companion animalsAromatherapy for handling animalsManaging odors that adversely affect handling of animalsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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Basic Handling of Small and Large Lizards
Send us a textThis week Dr. Chastain and Ginger will guide you in how to handle lizards, including:Lizard handling hazardsHandling techniques for small lizardsPrecautions for handling large lizardsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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Longeing Horses
Send us a textDr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them for a description of equine longeing, including:What is longeing?What are the benefits of longeing?How is longeing properly performed?Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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Risks of Handling Hogs Raised in Extreme Confinement
Send us a textThis week Dr Chastain and Ginger will alert you to dangers in handling total confinement hogs, including:Damage to hearingRespiratory impairmentBite woundsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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Understanding Pet Rabbits' Behavior
Send us a textIf you like pet rabbits, join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to hear about:Behaviors of ancestors of the modern domestic rabbitDaily grooming behaviors of pet rabbitsTerritorial and maternal aggression of pet rabbitsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com
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.