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Case Reports
. 2009 Oct;50(10):1069-73.

Characteristics of six recent animal hoarding cases in Manitoba

Amanda I Reinisch  1
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Case Reports

Characteristics of six recent animal hoarding cases in Manitoba

Amanda I Reinisch. Can Vet J. 2009 Oct.

Abstract
in English, French

Six recent cases of animal hoarding in Manitoba were compared to the relevant literature. Cases were similar to previous reports in age and demographics of hoarders. Five cases involved small mammals and 1 case involved horses. Understanding this phenomenon would be enhanced by consistent investigative format and reporting and closer working relationships with public health.

Caractéristiques de 6 cas récents d’amassement d’animaux au Manitoba. Six cas récents d’amassement d’animaux au Manitoba ont été comparés à la documentation pertinente. Les cas étaient semblables à des rapports antérieurs relativement à l’âge et aux données démographiques des personnes qui amassaient des animaux. Cinq cas concernaient des petits mammifères et 1 cas portait sur les chevaux. La compréhension de ce phénomène serait améliorée par des formats d’enquête et de déclaration uniformes et des liens de collaboration plus étroits avec la santé publique.

(Traduit par Isabelle Vallières)

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