Understanding domestic dog population dynamics and ecology is crucial to any effective
rabies control program. This study was conducted as part of the baseline epidemiological …

Dog population dynamics have a major impact upon the effectiveness of rabies control
strategies. As such, understanding domestic dog ecology has been recognized as central to …

A study of dog ecology, dog bites and rabies vaccination rates was carried out in Bauchi the
capital city of Bauchi State, Nigeria using direct street counts and questionnaire survey …

Canine rabies has been enzootic in the dog population of the KwaZulu-Natal province of
South Africa since the mid-1970s and has been associated with high rates of human …

The availability of reliable estimates of dog populations is crucial in developing a control
strategy for canine rabies in developing countries. The frequent roaming of dogs around …

Background: Domestic dogs transmit 99% of the estimated 59,000 human rabies deaths
occurring globally annually. To achieve the global target of zero human deaths from rabies …

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 …

Aims: To examine the dog ecology and management as it relates to the control of rabies in
Niger State, Nigeria. Study Design: Questionnaire based survey. Place and Duration of …

Introduction: estimation of dog population is relevant in Animal Health Planning; some of the
benefits include rabies control and possible elimination, estimation of quantity of dog …

The “Zero by 30” strategic plan aims to eliminate human deaths from dog-mediated rabies
by 2030 and domestic dog vaccination is a vital component of this strategic plan. In areas …