Advances in statistics mean that it is now possible to tackle increasingly sophisticated
observation processes. The intricacies and ambitious scale of modern data collection …

Rabies is a devastating disease and affects millions of people globally, yet it is preventable
with appropriate and timely postexposure prophylaxis (PEP). The current WHO exposure …

Abstract Sustained vaccination coverage of domestic dog populations can interrupt rabies
transmission. However, challenges remain including low dog owner participation, high …

Rural development projects often depend on local community members to coordinate
community participation. Using a randomized controlled trial, this paper examines how pay …

Predicting the spatial occurrence of wildlife is a major challenge for ecology and
management. In Latin America, limited knowledge of the number and locations of vampire …

6.2. Overpopulation and shelter intake 111 6.3. Trap, neuter, return programmes 111 6.4.
Responsible pet ownership 112 6.5. Variation of spaying and neutering rates 113 6.6. Early …

Vaccination programs are the mainstay of control for many infectious diseases.
Heterogeneous coverage is hypothesised to reduce vaccination effectiveness, but this …

Background Canine rabies causes about 59,000 human deaths each year globally but the
disease can be eliminated by sustaining sufficient dog vaccination coverage over several …

Rabies is an ancient lethal scourge that has plagued humankind for centuries. Globally,
60,000 human deaths are estimated to occur each year from rabies virus (RABV) …

Background Approximately 60,000 people die from dog-mediated rabies annually. Low and
heterogeneous coverage reduces the effectiveness of dog vaccination campaigns that can …