Stray Animal Population Management

By Tanja Mannhart

Stray dogs and cats are a common sight on the Greek Islands. Overpopulation increases spread of infectious diseases and transmission of zoonotic agents. Population control must be performed on different levels including legislation, registration/identification, garbage control, habitat control, neutering of pets and stray dogs and cats, control of breeders/sales, and education of the public. Evaluative studies are essential for the selection of a protocol and may lead to a different approach for each species. The purpose of the study reported here was to evaluate the roots of the stray cat and dog problem and to monitor the success of a catch-neuter-release program on one Greek island. This report should offer a practical guideline to Non Government Organizations (NGO's) and municipalities for a successful population control program."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 383810546X
• ISBN13: 9783838105468
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Sudwestdeutscher Verlag Fur Hochschulschrifte
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"