Scoping review of indicators and methods of measurement used to evaluate the impact of dog population management interventions.
Elly HibyKate Nattrass AtemaRebecca BrimleyAlexandra Hammond-SeamanMark JonesAndrew RowanEmelie FogelbergMark KennedyDeepashree BalaramLouis NelSarah CleavelandKatie HampsonSunny TownsendTiziana LemboNicola RooneyHelen Rebecca WhayJoy PritchardJane MurrayLisa van DijkNatalie WaranHeather BaconDarryn KnobelLou TaskerChris BakerLex HibyPublished in: BMC veterinary research (2017)
The relatively few published examples of impact assessment in dog population management suggest this field is in its infancy; however this review highlights those notable exceptions. By describing those indicators and methods of measurement that have been reported thus far, and apparent barriers to efficient assessment, this review aims to support and direct future impact assessment.