There might be a new non-surgical way to help curb populations of feral cats.
in the journal Nature Communications reported that long-lasting contraceptive injections are showing promise to keep cats from getting pregnant.He says six cats were injected with a gene that affects a hormone in ovarian follicles.
Two years later, researchers found that the shot was still working, and none of the cats in the group became pregnant after a couple of male cats were introduced. The procedure is less intrusive than spaying and neutering, but it could be years before the injection gets final approval.Copyright 2023 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved.
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