THE ROLE OF CANINE SURGICAL STERILIZATION AND OTHER DOG POPULATION MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES TO COMPLEMENT RABIES PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAMS

Jiregna Dugassa (), Abebe Fromsa () and Abebe Wirtu ()

Journal of Animal Health, 2020, vol. 2, issue 1, 62-84

Abstract: Purpose: To assess the role of canine surgical sterilization and other dog population management strategies to complement rabies prevention and control programs. Findings: Rabies is highly fatal viral anthropozoonotic disease which is caused by virus of the genus Lyssavirus and transmitted from rabid animals to humans by bite or scratch from rabid animals. Rabies is preventable and controllable disease through integration of one or more animal population control and vaccination methods. However, the primary focus of a rabies control program in dogs is vaccination by implementation of mass dog vaccination aiming for 70% vaccination in order to promote and maintain levels of protection above thresh hold between campaigns which consequently reduces ongoing transmission. Not only these but also, interlinking of one or more of other DPM tools such as prevention and control of reproduction, acceptable euthanisation, surgical sterilization, education and legislation of responsible dog ownership can create effective DPM programs. In developing country the integration of animal birth control and vaccination is not at grass root level so well coordination of veterinarians, human health professionals and other stake holders are vital.

Keywords: Dog Population Management; Rabies; Vaccination and Birth Control (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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