Dog invasion in agroforests: The importance of households, roads and dog population size in the surroundings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pecon.2017.08.001
Abstract: Abstract Dogs are considered an invasive species, whose presence in natural habitats adversely affects wildlife. We investigate the effects of household and road proximity, and of dog population size in the surroundings on the invasion… read more here.
Keywords: population size; dog population; size surroundings; ecology ... See more keywords
Dog ecology and its implications for rabies control in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1111/zph.12385
Abstract: The objectives of this study were to determine the characteristics of a dog population, including their accessibility to vaccination and health care, in urban and semiurban areas of Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria. Direct street counts and… read more here.
Keywords: dog population; abuja nigeria; urban semiurban; ecology ... See more keywords
Study of dog control strategies
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DOI: 10.1136/ip-2022-044686
Abstract: Objectives (1) To explore the relationship between regionally implemented dog control strategies and dog bite injuries (DBIs) and (2) to evaluate current implementation of dog control strategies. Methods Observational study using a nationwide online survey… read more here.
Keywords: dog control; dog population; control strategies; control ... See more keywords
Heterogeneity in dog population characteristics contributes to chronic under-vaccination against rabies in Guatemala
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010522
Abstract: Guatemala has held dog rabies mass vaccination campaigns countrywide since 1984, yet the virus remains endemic. To eliminate dog-mediated human rabies, dog vaccination coverage must reach at least 70%. The Guatemala rabies program uses a… read more here.
Keywords: dog population; dog; heterogeneity dog; vaccination ... See more keywords
Experiences in Using KoBo Collect and KoBo Toolbox in a Cross-Sectional Dog Population and Rabies Knowledge and Practices Household Survey in the Philippines
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DOI: 10.3233/shti220278
Abstract: We used KoBo Collect and KoBo Toolbox as an electronic data capture platform for a dog population and rabies knowledge and practices community survey in the Philippines. It has allowed for easy design and deployment… read more here.
Keywords: dog population; kobo; kobo collect; collect kobo ... See more keywords
The Role of Dog Population Management in Rabies Elimination—A Review of Current Approaches and Future Opportunities
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2017.00109
Abstract: Free-roaming dogs and rabies transmission are integrally linked across many low-income countries, and large unmanaged dog populations can be daunting to rabies control program planners. Dog population management (DPM) is a multifaceted concept that aims… read more here.
Keywords: dog population; dpm tools; size; population ... See more keywords
Estimation of the Rural Dog Population Within a Mega-City: An Example in Jiading District, Shanghai
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.630180
Abstract: Rural dog populations have long been recognized to be inadequately managed in terms of disease control and prevention. In this study we consider dog management in rural Shanghai and its implications for rabies control in… read more here.
Keywords: dog population; rural dog; model villages; shanghai ... See more keywords