• Purswell B J
• Kolster Kara A

Theriogenology

• Publish Date: Aug 2006
• ISSN: 0093-691X
• Volume: 66
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 510-3
• Medium: Print
• Language: English
• Citation (JAMA): Purswell B J, Kolster Kara A, et al. Immunocontraception in Companion Animals.. Theriogenology Aug 2006;66:510-3

Abstract

There is real need worldwide to control the population growth of companion animals. Throughout the world and particularly in the United States, overpopulation of unwanted dogs and cats is a concern for many reasons. Feral populations pose risk to native species by spread of disease and predation. That unwanted animals are humanely eradicated is of concern to many persons. The need to control population growth has led to various approaches to contraception, including immunocontraception. Concerns regarding efficacy, duration of action, harm to the individual, and species specificity are among the issues being addressed. As new technologies emerge, ethical, political, and safety issues evoke differing opinions. It is hoped that in the near future, different strategies will be developed to solve this disturbing problem.

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