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Christina Siettou - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The UK public’s perceptions on the issue of the Dog overpopulation problem and people’s willingness to pay (WTP) for a humane Stray Dog management.
2015Co-Authors: Christina SiettouAbstract:The present study surveyed a UK representative sample of 500 individuals and employed the Choice Experiment (CE) to elicit the UK public’s views on the management of Stray Dogs and people’s willingness to pay (WTP) to reduce the current euthanasia rate. The results revealed that people have an emotional bonding with companion animals and are willing to pay to reduce the current euthanasia rate. According to the findings the UK public believes that the current Stray Dog management of euthanizing unhomed Dogs is of grave or moderate concern and appears to be keen on the imposition of welfare-improving policies such as Dog licensing, compulsory micro-chipping, etc. In addition, the CE investigated people’s willingness to pay (WTP) on a monthly basis to extend the current Stray Dog seven day statutory period in order to reduce the euthanasia rate. By constructing two payment methods, those of a Voluntary Contribution and of a Mandatory Council Tax Charge the study revealed that people are willing to pay £5.83 per month for small cross/mixed breed Dog under the Voluntary Contribution regime and £2.14 per month for a young Dog under the Mandatory Council Tax Charge regime.
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the uk public s perceptions on the issue of the Dog overpopulation problem and people s willingness to pay wtp for a humane Stray Dog management
89th Annual Conference April 13-15 2015 Warwick University Coventry UK, 2015Co-Authors: Christina SiettouAbstract:The present study surveyed a UK representative sample of 500 individuals and employed the Choice Experiment (CE) to elicit the UK public’s views on the management of Stray Dogs and people’s willingness to pay (WTP) to reduce the current euthanasia rate. The results revealed that people have an emotional bonding with companion animals and are willing to pay to reduce the current euthanasia rate. According to the findings the UK public believes that the current Stray Dog management of euthanizing unhomed Dogs is of grave or moderate concern and appears to be keen on the imposition of welfare-improving policies such as Dog licensing, compulsory micro-chipping, etc. In addition, the CE investigated people’s willingness to pay (WTP) on a monthly basis to extend the current Stray Dog seven day statutory period in order to reduce the euthanasia rate. By constructing two payment methods, those of a Voluntary Contribution and of a Mandatory Council Tax Charge the study revealed that people are willing to pay £5.83 per month for small cross/mixed breed Dog under the Voluntary Contribution regime and £2.14 per month for a young Dog under the Mandatory Council Tax Charge regime.
Marat T Makenov - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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demography of domestic Dog population and its implications for Stray Dog abundance a case study of omsk russia
Urban Ecosystems, 2016Co-Authors: Marat T Makenov, Saule K BekovaAbstract:In cities of Russia, Stray Dog populations have been conserved for a long time, despite natural mortality and constant catching. We suggested that the overpopulation of owned Dogs and their subsequent transition into Stray Dogs is a primary reason for the increase in the number of Stray Dogs. Information on owned Dogs was obtained through a cross-sectional household survey of Dogs owners in Omsk, Russia. Analysis of a vertical life table showed that the maximum mortality of owned Dogs under 1 year of age was 53 %; in other age classes, the mortality was, on average, 5.6 %. Analysis of fecundity showed that 81 % of the owners do not mate their Dogs; consequently, only 36 % of the adult females whelped at least once. Analysis of the Leslie matrix showed that the growth rate of the population of owned Dogs was 1 % per year. This result shows minimum overpopulation. Previous Dogs escaped or were lost or vanished in rare cases (approximately 0.5 %). However, in a megalopolis, even such low frequencies are significant (95 % CI: 1433–5473 individuals). Analyses of the demographic processes in a population of owned Dogs showed that a transition from owned Dogs to Stray Dogs exists. Overpopulation is not the key reason for the transition, but different accidents are: that is, pets are lost, run away, etc. The frequency of such events is small, but, because of the size of the city, the number of such Dogs might be 10–39 % of the total number of Stray Dogs.
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study of free ranging and Stray Dog population in omsk russia
Biology, 2015Co-Authors: Marat T Makenov, Boris KassalAbstract:The characteristics of free-ranging and Stray Dog population in Omsk City (Russia) are examined. The first section contains estimates of population density in different urban areas. The average population density is 69 animals/km 2 . Section 2 shows the sex ratio in Dog populations. The predominance of male over females has been registered with the overall sex ratio (male/female) equal 1:0,79. The section 3 characterizes the litter size for Stray Dogs. The average litter size is 4,3 pups per female.
Saule K Bekova - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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demography of domestic Dog population and its implications for Stray Dog abundance a case study of omsk russia
Urban Ecosystems, 2016Co-Authors: Marat T Makenov, Saule K BekovaAbstract:In cities of Russia, Stray Dog populations have been conserved for a long time, despite natural mortality and constant catching. We suggested that the overpopulation of owned Dogs and their subsequent transition into Stray Dogs is a primary reason for the increase in the number of Stray Dogs. Information on owned Dogs was obtained through a cross-sectional household survey of Dogs owners in Omsk, Russia. Analysis of a vertical life table showed that the maximum mortality of owned Dogs under 1 year of age was 53 %; in other age classes, the mortality was, on average, 5.6 %. Analysis of fecundity showed that 81 % of the owners do not mate their Dogs; consequently, only 36 % of the adult females whelped at least once. Analysis of the Leslie matrix showed that the growth rate of the population of owned Dogs was 1 % per year. This result shows minimum overpopulation. Previous Dogs escaped or were lost or vanished in rare cases (approximately 0.5 %). However, in a megalopolis, even such low frequencies are significant (95 % CI: 1433–5473 individuals). Analyses of the demographic processes in a population of owned Dogs showed that a transition from owned Dogs to Stray Dogs exists. Overpopulation is not the key reason for the transition, but different accidents are: that is, pets are lost, run away, etc. The frequency of such events is small, but, because of the size of the city, the number of such Dogs might be 10–39 % of the total number of Stray Dogs.
Paul Strickland - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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It’s a Dog’s Life: International Tourists’ Perceptions of the Stray Dog Population of Bhutan.
Journal of Arts and Humanities, 2015Co-Authors: Paul StricklandAbstract:This study investigates the international tourists’ perception of the Stray Dog population of Bhutan as little or no mention of the increasing Stray Dog population and their impact on tourism has been documented. After personally visiting the Kingdom on many occasions, it is evident that the Stray Dog population is increasing in Dog numbers in major cities. The problems arising are negative comments by tourists relating to the Stray Dog population that are starting to appear in social media that may impact the visitor experience and the perception of Bhutan’s tourism industry. Veterinary science is aware of both increasing Dog populations and the control of diseases such as Rabies however the author can find no evidence regarding challenges for the tourism industry. The problem is aided by no local veterinary clinics, no laws regarding Dog governance, little funding for sterilization programs and being predominately a Buddhist country that cannot ‘cull’ animals. Using qualitative analysis from international tourist focus groups who were visiting Bhutan, this study highlights the perceptions of tourists regarding the Stray Dog population and how it may impact on visitor expectations. The paper suggests options that local government, Bhutanese nationals and visitors can do to assist the issue based on visitor feedback. Future research may include comparisons with other cities or countries to examine if it is a global issue or unique to Bhutan.
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it s a Dog s life international tourists perceptions of the Stray Dog population of bhutan
Journal of Arts and Humanities, 2015Co-Authors: Paul StricklandAbstract:This study investigates the international tourists’ perception of the Stray Dog population of Bhutan as little or no mention of the increasing Stray Dog population and their impact on tourism has been documented. After personally visiting the Kingdom on many occasions, it is evident that the Stray Dog population is increasing in Dog numbers in major cities. The problems arising are negative comments by tourists relating to the Stray Dog population that are starting to appear in social media that may impact the visitor experience and the perception of Bhutan’s tourism industry. Veterinary science is aware of both increasing Dog populations and the control of diseases such as Rabies however the author can find no evidence regarding challenges for the tourism industry. The problem is aided by no local veterinary clinics, no laws regarding Dog governance, little funding for sterilization programs and being predominately a Buddhist country that cannot ‘cull’ animals. Using qualitative analysis from international tourist focus groups who were visiting Bhutan, this study highlights the perceptions of tourists regarding the Stray Dog population and how it may impact on visitor expectations. The paper suggests options that local government, Bhutanese nationals and visitors can do to assist the issue based on visitor feedback. Future research may include comparisons with other cities or countries to examine if it is a global issue or unique to Bhutan.
Selvi Thangaraj - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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community perception regarding rabies prevention and Stray Dog control in urban slums in india
Journal of Infection and Public Health, 2012Co-Authors: Mrudu Herbert, Riyaz Basha S, Selvi ThangarajAbstract:Summary Background The lack of community awareness about rabies control is a major issue that thwarts efforts to prevent human deaths caused by rabies. The objectives of this study were (1) to assess community knowledge and attitudes about rabies, rabies prevention and Stray Dog control in an urban slum community and (2) to determine the factors that influence rabies awareness in urban slums. Methodology Using a systematic random sampling strategy, 185 participants were selected from 8 urban slums. The data were collected by direct interview using a pre-tested, structured questionnaire. Results In the study population, 74.1% of the participants had heard about rabies, and 54.1% knew that rabies is a fatal disease. Only 33.5% of the interviewees felt that people in the community had a role to play in controlling the Stray Dog population. Gender, age and educational status were significantly associated with rabies awareness. Conclusions Our study indicates that there are gaps in the knowledge and attitudes of individuals living in urban slums regarding rabies prevention and control. Efforts to promote awareness should be targeted at men, older people and uneducated individuals.
