EcologybioRxiv
Reduction of free-roaming cat population requires high-intensity neutering in spatial contiguity to mitigate compensatory effects
I. Gunther, H. Hawlena, L. Azriel…·E. Klement
This study evaluates the effectiveness of high-intensity TNR in reducing free-roaming cat populations over 12 years, finding that >70% neutering in contiguous areas led to a 7% annual reduction, though rebound reproduction limited long-term success.
DOI 10.1073/pnas.2119000119