A coalition of animal welfare NGOs has called for an end to the ‘catch and kill’ practice which it says has proven ineffective in controlling stray animal populations.

In a statement today, the group called for more humane and effective practices to combat the issue of overpopulation of stray cats and dogs.

"The traditional 'catch and kill' practice, which has been in use for the past 60 years, has proven ineffective in reducing the stray animal population.

"Therefore, the coalition...