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S Kahn¹, L Stuardo, S A Rahman

¹International Trade Department, Head of Department, OIE Central Bureau, Paris, France. s.kahn@oie.int

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Humane stray animal population control requires considering local contexts and operator safety. Long-term success in managing stray dogs and preventing zoonotic diseases depends on public education and collaboration.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Public Health
Animal Welfare Science
Zoonotic Disease Control

Background:

The OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health) recognized the need for guidance on humane stray animal population control.
An ad hoc Group was formed to develop this guidance, supported by the OIE Collaborating Centre on Animal Welfare.

Purpose of the Study:

To gather information from OIE Members on current practices and considerations for controlling stray animal populations.
To inform the development of international guidance on humane stray population management.

Main Methods:

A questionnaire was developed and distributed to OIE Members.
Responses were collected from 81 countries to inform a draft report.

Main Results:

Controlling stray dog populations is crucial for preventing zoonotic diseases and societal nuisances.
Control methods must account for operator risks, and religious, cultural, and economic factors.
Long-term success relies on educating owners and the public, alongside physical population reduction strategies.

Conclusions:

Sub-national jurisdictions and non-governmental organizations play significant roles in stray dog management.
Effective, long-term stray population control necessitates collaboration between veterinarians, official Veterinary Services, and public health authorities.