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• Population study of free-roaming dogs in a remote community in Central Australia

  Study of the population and health status of free-roaming dogs in a remote Aboriginal community
  • Free-roaming dogs in a remote community in Central Australia UAM02 Brown.pdf (302.67 KB)

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• Cat admission to Melbourne shelters

  The principle aim in this project was to describe the characteristics of cats admitted to three shelters in Victoria, Australia. Admission data were collected for 13 months.
  • Cat Admission to Melbourne Shelters - Marston.pdf (361.56 KB)

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• Links to all papers on this subject heading

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• AVACCAC response: Submission to Queensland Government on the discussion paper "Managing unwanted Cats and Dogs, July 2007"

  • AVACCAC_resp_QLD_Gov_July2007.pdf (1.11 MB)

• Mandatory Desexing in the ACT – has it worked?

  In 2001, ACT became the first jurisdiction to make the desexing of dogs and cats compulsory by six months of age.  Has it worked?

  • Mandatory_Desexing_in_the_ACT_Cats.pdf (1.05 MB)

• Cat Admissions to Melbourne Shelters

  Understanding the characteristics of cats entering shelters can help direct policy on how to reduce shelter euthanasia.
  • Cat Admission to Melbourne Shelters Final Report.pdf (361.56 KB)

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• The TNR movement in the USA

  There has been an active, well funded and well organised TNR movement in the USA for some time.  While USA information may provide guidance, Australian veterinarians should thoroughly investigate all aspects of TNR at their local level before undertaking to assist on a paid or voluntary basis.

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• Dog Faeces on Sporting Fields

  Review of zoonotic diseases which may be contracted from dog faeces on sporting fields

  • Dog_Faeces_on_Sporting_Fields.pdf (266.13 KB)

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• Strategic planning and design of urban developments and housing

  Study of pets, urban design and guidelines to integrate pets into new developments. Focus on the pet's environment.

  • Strategic planning and design of urban developments and housing UAM93 Jackson.pdf (380.07 KB)

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• Guidelines for designing and managing public open space

  Study on the use of public open space by dogs and their owners with improved design in a fomat to assist local governments.
  • Guidelines for designing and managing public open space UAM95 Jackson.pdf (344.25 KB)

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