Assessing the effect of a canine surgical-neutering educational programme on the knowledge and confidence of Indian veterinary participants.

ABSTRACT: India has a large, free-roaming dog population, encompassing both owned and stray dogs. Canine surgical neutering is often a central component of dog population management and rabies control initiatives. The provision of practical, surgical training opportunities remains a major challenge for veterinary educational establishments worldwide to ensure competency in this routine procedure. A 12-day educational programme, focusing on surgical neutering skills, was developed to address this need. A questionnaire comprising 26 questions covering surgical and clinical topics, and a self-assessment of confidence in undertaking five common surgical procedures, was completed immediately before and after finishing the programme. A total of 296 participants attended, with 228 achieving the inclusion c

SUBMITTER: Rayner EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10249432 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature