Special Issue "Evaluation of dog population management interventions"

A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2021.

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Elly Hiby
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Guest Editor
ICAM Coalition, Cambridge CB3 0ES, UK
Interests: dog welfare

Special Issue Information

Dogs play important and valuable roles as companion and working animals around the world, but managing their populations is still a challenge for many countries. Unmanaged populations can be a concern for the transmission of rabies and other zoonoses; road traffic accidents; conflicts with people, livestock, and wildlife; and the welfare of the dogs themselves. In contrast, humane dog population management (DPM) has the potential to improve quality of life for dogs, people, and the environment.
This Special Issue invites manuscripts that evaluate the management of dog populations, whether approaches resulted in successful management or not, as much can be learnt from the failure of an intervention to influence dog population dynamics.
In recognition that there is no single approach to DPM, manuscripts that report any humane intervention, or combination of interventions, for managing dogs will be considered. Authors are encouraged to report on the impact of these interventions on dog-related concerns, including human health and animal welfare. Interpretation of the mechanism through which interventions have contributed to impacts are also encouraged.

Dr. Elly Hiby
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • dog
  • canine
  • population
  • management
  • evaluation
  • humane

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Priorities for Research into the Impact of Canine Surgical Sterilisation Programmes for Free-Roaming Dogs: An International Priority Setting Partnership
Animals 2021, 11(8), 2250; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11082250 - 30 Jul 2021
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Surgical sterilisation is a core activity of free-roaming dog population management (DPM) programmes globally. However, there is limited published evidence on its impact at the population level. To support evidence-based decision making in this field, it is important that research conducted is relevant [...] Read more.
Surgical sterilisation is a core activity of free-roaming dog population management (DPM) programmes globally. However, there is limited published evidence on its impact at the population level. To support evidence-based decision making in this field, it is important that research conducted is relevant to those involved in working with free-roaming dogs and implementing such programmes. The aim of this study was to adapt the James Lind Alliance (JLA) user involvement approach to systematically identify the top 10 research priorities regarding the impact of canine sterilisation. International stakeholders with experience working in DPM were asked in an online survey what unanswered questions they had regarding the impact of sterilisation programmes. Thematic analysis of survey responses was used to develop a long list of collated indicative research questions (CIRQs). A literature review was performed to identify questions that were ‘true uncertainties’ (had not been answered by evidence review). These questions were reduced to a shortlist via an online interim prioritisation survey, and a Delphi consensus process determined the top 10 priorities. The top 10 questions related to dog population size and turnover, dog bite incidents, rabies control, implementation in the field and human behaviour change. These priorities were identified and shaped by people with direct experience of canine surgical sterilisation programmes, and as such are an essential resource for directing future funding and research. Addressing these priorities will generate evidence that is directly applicable to policy makers and practitioners who make decisions regarding the management of free-roaming dogs (FRDs) worldwide. Full article
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