Use of an extrapolation method to estimate the population of cats and dogs living at homes in Mexico in 2022.
Cats and dogs have a very close relationship with humans. Currently, the overpopulation of these species in various countries worldwide has been identified as a severe public health problem. To establish effective programs for population control, it is necessary to estimate the number of cats and do...
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Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia UNAM
2022
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