Demography and determinants of dog and cat ownership in three towns of West Shoa zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Demography and determinants of dog and cat ownership in three towns of West Shoa zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Abstract Background The dog and cat population data is generally scarce in developing countries due to absence of surveys. The demography of owned dogs and cats, and the associated ownership characteristics, are essential for the control of pet population and zoonosis. This study was conducted in th...

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Main Authors: Endrias Zewdu Gebremedhin, Edilu Jorga Sarba, Abraham Mekebib Getaneh, Getachew Kebebew Tola, Solomon Shiferaw Endale, Lencho Megersa Marami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Dog
Cat
Demography, determinants
Ethiopia
Health risks
Ownership
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-020-02699-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-020-02699-4

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