The role of veterinary epidemiology in the study of free-roaming dogs and cats.

摘要: Free-roaming dogs or cats are domestic and that not confined to a yard house. have long caused major public-health problems animal-welfare concerns in many countries. been considered be more of problem than for several reasons, but the literature addressing focuses primarily on their role rabies spread control. becoming an issue countries where free-roaming dog coming under The change perception pets, beyond value as commodity, has also contributed increase concern attention focused cats. Epidemiologists much these studies populations potential contribute even more. epidemiologic methods approaches, experience epidemiologists interdisciplinary teams importance considering separate sub-populations study design analysis all critical designing evaluating interventions In this paper, I will (1) describe set useful definitions regarding cats, (2) summarize past present topics using selected examples, (3) limitations existing work how might strengthen improve work, (4) outline areas needing by why important.