Dr Elly Hiby, Director of the International Companion Animal Management (ICAM) Coalition and independent consultant. PhD (2004) from Bristol University, UK in dog welfare and behaviour, BSc (Joint Hons) Zoology and Human Psychology (2000; 1st class awarded). Research focus: dog population management, canine rabies control and elimination, cat population management. Expertise: monitoring and evaluation, impact assessment, dog/cat population dynamics assessment and intervention design.