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Review of issues concerning the use of reproductive inhibitors, with particular emphasis on resolving human-wildlife conflicts in North America.
- Source :
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Integrative zoology [Integr Zool] 2010 Mar; Vol. 5 (1), pp. 15-30. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- This manuscript provides an overview of past wildlife contraception efforts and discusses the current state of research. Two fertility control agents, an avian reproductive inhibitor containing the active ingredient nicarbazin and an immunocontraceptive vaccine, have received regulatory approval with the Environmental Protection Agency and are commercially available in the USA. OvoControl G Contraceptive Bait for Canada Geese and Ovo Control for pigeons are delivered as oral baits. An injectable immunocontraceptive vaccine (GonaCon Immunocontraceptive Vaccine) was registered with the Environmental Protection Agency for use in female white-tailed deer in September 2009. An injectable product (GonaCon Immunocontraceptive Vaccine) is registered for use in female white-tailed deer. Both products are labeled for use in urban/suburban areas where these species are overabundant. Several other compounds are currently being tested for use in wildlife in the USA, Europe, Australia and New Zealand that could have promise in the future. The development and use of reproductive inhibitors for resolving human-wildlife conflicts will depend on a number of factors, including meeting the requirements of regulatory agencies for use in the environment and on the biological and economical feasibility of their use. Use will also be dependent on health and safety issues and on public acceptance of the techniques.<br /> (© 2010 ISZS, Blackwell Publishing and IOZ/CAS.)
- Subjects :
- Animals
Animals, Wild
Birds
Contraception, Immunologic methods
Deer
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone agonists
Humans
Nicarbazin pharmacology
North America
Pest Control legislation & jurisprudence
Pest Control statistics & numerical data
Public Opinion
Vaccines, Contraceptive pharmacology
Contraception veterinary
Contraception, Immunologic veterinary
Contraceptive Agents standards
Nicarbazin therapeutic use
Pest Control methods
Vaccines, Contraceptive therapeutic use
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1749-4877
- Volume :
- 5
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Integrative zoology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 21392318
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-4877.2010.00185.x