Dog Population Management: Statistics on Monitoring & Evaluation of DPM Initiatives

Data and facts about efforts to monitor & evaluate DPM initiatives.

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Monitoring & Evaluation of DPM Initiatives

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Australian Research Into Assessing An Indigenous DPM Initiative

External link: 
Ma GC, Withers A-M, Spencer J, Norris JM, Ward MP. Evaluation of a Dog Population Management Intervention: Measuring Indicators of Impact. Animals. 2020; 10(6):1061. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10061061

Primary Data Collected

  • Microchipping: Increased significantly from 27% (Year 1) to 46% (Year 4).
  • Pre-existing Sterilization:
    • Overall: Rose significantly from 14% (Year 1) to 23% (Year 4).
    • Adult Dogs (>1 year): Increased from 23% (Year 1) to 37% (Year 4).
  • Sterilization Uptake: Highest in the first year (44%), then declined (29% for 2nd visits, 22% for 3rd visits).
  • Repeat Participation: Consistent at 22% for both the second and third program years.

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