Abstract

DE LA RETA, M. et al. Abundancia de perros en situación de calle y su relación con factores ambientales en Río Cuarto (Córdoba, Argentina). Rev. vet. [online]. 2018, vol.29, n.2, pp.113-118. ISSN 1669-6840.  http://dx.doi.org/10.30972/vet.2923275.

The present study was performed to estimate the canine population of Rio Cuarto city, and to establish possible relationships with environmental factors that may explain the distribution of individuals. Sampling was performed by dividing the city in different areas and, using transects, dogs were counted. Variables related to characteristics of individuals and the environment were recorded as well. Population was estimated and data were compared between geographic area and sex through ANOVA and Tukey's test. To establish the relationship between abundance and environmental characteristics, cluster analyzes and generalized linear models were used. The estimated population was 5,558 dogs, differences in population between sectors and sex were statistically significant. The results suggest that there is no specific population dynamics, and that environmental variables would be important in the distribution of individuals, so modifications in the access of animals to certain resources could impact in the population.

Keywords : stray dogs; demography; spatial distribution; environment variables.

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