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3 Data Surveillance
Janet Scarlett
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, NY, USA
The availability of scientifically and statistically reliable information is essential to improving the health of animal populations.
L.J. King
3.1 Introduction
The management of the health of shelter animals has improved dramatically over the past two decades. The development of shelter medicine training programs and the shelter medicine specialty has driven this progress. Many shelters have proactive healthcare plans for their populations with specific goals to improve population health. Population health‐related protocols such as those designed to improve animal flow, standardize intake exams, and manage risk during outbreaks are now common. However, another component of population healthcare management, routine monitoring of disease‐related summary data (metrics), has not been as widely adopted. This may be partially explained by the traditional emphasis on individual patient care for companion animals provided in veterinary training programs and private practices. Additionally, the widespread