Figure 1From: A mark-resight survey method to estimate the roaming dog population in three cities in Rajasthan, IndiaPhoto of dog in Jaisalmer with ear-notch visible on leading edge of left ear. - All dogs subject to sterilisation and/or vaccination as part ABC projects are ear-notched using a clamp and cauterizer whilst under anaesthetic. An ear-notch provides a permanent and visible mark that the dog is already sterilised and hence avoids them being caught unnecessarily. This photo shows a dog in Jaisalmer with an ear-notch on the leading edge of the left ear.Back to article page