Helicopter-based censusing of domestic dogs in Gauteng Province, South Africa.
Reilly, B.K. Van der Vyver, F.
Reilly, B.K.
Van der Vyver, F.
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Abstract
Decision support in veterinary epidemiology often depends on density estimates of domestic animals. These estimates are usually based on ground surveys of various types. Ground surveys are difficult to undertake in the informal housing settlements that are frequently encountered in developing countries. In addition, they are time-consuming and expensive. In this study, field experience in enumerating wildlife from helicopters was used to count domestic animals in Gauteng Province, South Africa. Data for domestic dogs are analysed for precision and accuracy and the technique evaluated in terms of its value for decision support.
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2000-09-01
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South African Veterinary Association
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Accuracy, Census, Counting, Density estimation, Dogs, Epidemiology, Gauteng, Helicopter, Power, Precision.