Dog ecology and population biology.

Matter, Hans C.; Daniels, Thomas J.; Macpherson, C. N. L.; Meslin, F. X.; Wandeler, Alexander I.

doi:10.1079/9780851994369.0017

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“…For instance, urban red fox populations (Vulpes vulpes) have increased drastically during the last decades and have been reported in major cities of continental Europe , with higher densities than in rural environments (Harris, 1981 ;Contesse et al 2003 ;Hegglin et al 2007). Similarly, populations of domestic cats and dogs reach higher density in urban than in rural environments (Afonso et al 2006, Calhoon andHaspel, 1989 ;Matter and Daniels, 2001). The presence of non-commensal rodents in anthropogenic environments is strongly influenced by the density and degree of fragmentation of the vegetation cover (Dickman, 1987 ;Dickman and Doncaster, 1987).…”

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Rodents as shared indicators for zoonotic parasites of carnivores in urban environments

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S U M M A R YRodents are shared intermediate or paratenic hosts for Echinococcus multilocularis, Toxocara spp. and Toxoplasma gondii, and may serve as valuable indicators for assessing the occurrence and the level of environmental contamination and infection pressure with free-living stages of these zoonotic parasites. We investigated 658 non-commensal rodents for parasite infections in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland. The prevalence of infection with E. multilocularis was highest in Arvicola terrestris captured in the north-western area (16 . 5%, CI: 10 . 1%-24 . 8%), possibly reflecting a higher red fox density due to the low incidence of sarcoptic mange in this part of the canton. The exposure rate to Toxocara spp. was highest in the urban area (13 . 2%, CI: 7 . 9%-20 . 3%), and may account for higher densities of domestic carnivore and red fox definitive hosts within the city. Exposure to T. gondii was widespread (5 . 0%, CI: 3 . 2-7 . 4 %), indicating a ubiquitous distribution of infected cat definitive hosts. Interestingly, a widespread distribution of Taenia taeniaeformis, a parasite mainly transmitted by cats, was similarly evidenced in A. terrestris. Distinct spatial patterns for the different zoonotic parasites likely reflected differences in distribution, abundance, and habitat use of the respective definitive hosts. These results highlight the potential value of rodents as shared indicators for these pathogens.

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Rodents as shared indicators for zoonotic parasites of carnivores in urban environments

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“…El sacrificio de perros vagabundos es seguido por una desorganización social de las jaurías que son total o parcialmente exterminadas. Posterior a esta desorganización, ocurre una reestructuración espacial y social en la población canina (52) . Esta reorganización puede incluir expansión geográfica de las jaurías de perros ocupando nuevos territorios libres, relocalización de los perros en búsqueda de nuevos grupos o territorios, y aumento de las peleas, con posible aumento de la tasa de contacto y la transmisión del VR (19) .…”

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Efecto del sacrificio de perros vagabundos en el control de la rabia canina

Castillo-Neyra¹,

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Náquira

2016

Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica

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RESUMENEn la ciudad de Arequipa, Perú, se han detectado perros con rabia desde marzo de 2015, señal de la reintroducción del virus de la rabia (VR) en esta zona previamente declarada libre de esta enfermedad. La alta densidad de perros vagabundos ha sido considerada una de las causas de la continua transmisión del VR en el brote de la ciudad de Arequipa, alentando el sacrificio de perros como medida de salud pública. Sin embargo, la efectividad de esta medida de control no ha sido evaluada. El objetivo de esta revisión fue determinar la efectividad del sacrificio de perros vagabundos como medida de control de la rabia urbana. Se realizó la búsqueda de artículos sobre control de rabia canina o urbana en las bases de datos de Medline, Scopus y LILACS. Se incluyeron estudios originales y revisiones que hayan evaluado algún efecto del sacrificio de perros en la transmisión del VR. Veinte de 21 artículos concluyen que el sacrificio de perros vagabundos es inefectivo en reducir la trasmisión del VR e, incluso, puede tener consecuencias imprevistas que empeoren el problema. En conclusión, la evidencia disponible indica que sacrificar perros vagabundos no es efectivo para controlar la rabia urbana. Además, las diversas consecuencias negativas del sacrificio de los perros vagabundos reportadas en otras partes del mundo sugieren que el sistema de rabia urbana es altamente complejo y todos sus componentes deben ser tomados en cuenta durante la implementación de actividades de control. Palabras clave: perros; rabia; sacrificio de perros; zoonosis (fuente: DeCS BIREME). EFFECT OF FREE-ROAMING DOGS CULLING ON THE CONTROL OF CANINE RABIES ABSTRACTIn the Peruvian city of Arequipa, rabid dogs have been detected since March 2015, signaling the reintroduction of the rabies virus (RV) in this previously officially-declared rabies free zone. High dog density is considered one of the causes for the continuous transmission of the RV in the outbreak in the city of Arequipa, which seemingly lends support to the culling of dogs as a public health measure. However, the effectiveness of culling free-roaming dogs to control urban rabies has not been evaluated. Objective to determine the effectiveness of free-roaming dog culling as a control measure of urban rabies. Source of data: We searched for articles on dog rabies control or urban rabies control in the databases of PubMed, Scopus and LILACS. The characteristics and results of the documents obtained were recorded. Eligibility criteria: We included original studies and reviews that have evaluated an effect of culling dogs in the transmission of RV. Data collection and evaluation: One of the authors (RCN) screened the articles found in the search based on their titles and abstracts. The data and results of the articles selected for full reading were evaluated by at least two authors. Results: 21 articles were eligible for full reading. 20 of 21 articles conclude that free-roaming dog culling is ineffective in reducing the transmission of RV and may even have unintended consequences that w...

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“…The care of dogs is modified by cultural factors (Matter & Daniels, 2000) and whether caregivers are living in urban or rural areas (e.g., Baranyiová, Holub, Tyrlík, Janáâková &Ernstová, 2005 andOrtega-Pacheco et al, 2007). Therefore, when interpreting these results we must be mindful that our target population predominantly lived in an urban setting in a sub-tropical environment of a small island developing state dominated by AfroCaribbean residents.…”

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“…Matter and Daniels (2000) have described the cultural and environmental factors which influence the ways dogs are kept around the world. These factors include local variations in care, not only between countries but also within countries, e.g., Poss and Bader (2007) have studied variations in levels of dog care in the United States.…”

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Determinants of the Level of Care Provided for Various Types and Sizes of Dogs in New Providence, The Bahamas

Fielding

2009

Int. j. Bahamian stud.

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This paper reports the level of care offered 424 dogs, classified as small dogs, large dogs, pit bulls and potcakes (the colloquial name for the local mongrel) in New Providence, The Bahamas. Levels of care that meet the legal minimum -food water and shelter-as well as care considered essential and enriched in The Bahamas were less common for large dogs than small dogs. Small dogs tended to get more care than other dogs and so were at lowest risk of being neglected. It is suggested that the size of the dog is an important factor which determines the level of care provided. Pit bulls generally received similar care to potcakes which are often considered neglected. Large dogs were more likely to be kept outside and less likely to be allowed inside the home than small dogs. It is conjectured that in many instances the level of care offered constitutes partial abandonment due to a lack of interaction between caregivers and their dogs.The neighbour, them, don't take care of them. Usually when they're small they show them off and they take good care of them. As they get [a] little older, and as they grow and get bigger they start to neglect them

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Dog ecology and population biology.

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Rodents as shared indicators for zoonotic parasites of carnivores in urban environments

Rodents as shared indicators for zoonotic parasites of carnivores in urban environments

Efecto del sacrificio de perros vagabundos en el control de la rabia canina

Determinants of the Level of Care Provided for Various Types and Sizes of Dogs in New Providence, The Bahamas

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