Effect of Neutering on Two Groups of Feral Cats

Overview

Journal Vet Rec

Publisher Wiley

Specialty Veterinary Medicine

Date 1984 May 5

PMID 6730267

Citations 8

Authors

P F Neville

J Remfry

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Abstract

Two colonies of urban feral cats were subjected to a programme of population control by trapping, neutering and returning to site. The behaviour of individual cats and the stability of the groups was studied before and after the programme, which was then assessed in terms of its humaneness and effectiveness as a means of control. The method was satisfactory on both counts and may be recommended for controlling feral cat colonies where the welfare of the cats can be assured after their return.

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