International Companion Animal Management Coalition (ICAM)‘s Humane Dog Population Management guide offers comprehensive advice on effectively managing dog populations, emphasizing a humane approach that benefits both dogs and humans. The guide is designed to support various stakeholders, including governments, NGOs, and IGOs, in developing and implementing effective dog population management strategies.
Key Points from ICAM’s Humane Dog Population Management 2019 Update
- Chapter 1 introduces principles of humane dog population management and how interventions should aim to influence the dog population.
- Chapter 2 explains the importance of assessment to understand local population dynamics and enable evidence-based design of interventions. It also provides guidance for how these assessments can be conducted.
- Chapter 3 outlines the foundations and services of a DPM system that should be implemented based on assessment results.
- Chapter 4 describes the role of responsible authorities in creating an enabling environment for humane DPM.
Overall, the guide provides a practical framework for implementing humane and effective dog population management strategies, promoting positive human-dog relationships and improving animal welfare.
External Link:
https://www.icam-coalition.org/download/humane-dog-population-management-guidance/