Dog bite injuries to humans and the use of breed-specific legislation: a comparison of bites from legislated and non-legislated dog breeds

Dog bite injuries to humans and the use of breed-specific legislation: a comparison of bites from legislated and non-legislated dog breeds

Abstract Background The primary objective of this study was to investigate if differences in dog bite characteristics exist amongst legislated and non-legislated dog breeds listed under breed-specific legislation in Ireland (age when bitten, anatomical bite locations, triggers for biting, victim’s r...

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Main Authors: Nanci Creedon, Páraic S. Ó Súilleabháin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:Irish Veterinary Journal
Subjects:
Breed-specific legislation
Bite
Public policy
Dog breed
Medical treatment
Bite severity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13620-017-0101-1

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http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13620-017-0101-1

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