Spatial Distribution and Population Estimation of Dogs in Thailand: Implications for Rabies Prevention and Control.

ABSTRACT: Poor management of dog populations causes many problems in different countries, including rabies. To strategically design a dog population management, certain sets of data are required, such as the population size and spatial distribution of dogs. However, these data are rarely available or incomplete. Hence, this study aimed to describe the characteristics of dog populations in Thailand, explore their spatial distribution and relevant factors, and estimate the number of dogs in the whole country. First, four districts were selected as representatives of each region. Each district was partitioned into grids with a 300-m resolution. The selected grids were then surveyed, and the number of dogs and related data were collected. Random forest models with a two-part approach were used to quanti

SUBMITTER: Thanapongtharm W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8724437 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature