Now, scientists have announced a potential new method of feline contraception that’s shown early promise: long-lasting contraceptive injections that prevent ovulation.
“That’s what led us to start collaborating with Bill (Swanson).”The Cincinnati Zoo, Swanson says, is home to the widest array of wild cats in North America, including lions, tigers and tiny sand cats.
Three cats were a control group, while six received injections of the gene of the hormone in question, hitched to a mild virus.
The three control-group cats all became pregnant, but none of the six cats in the experimental group did.
“We’re really focused on adopting these cats out,” said Swanson, who’s adopted three cats from earlier studies.
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