Scientists at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden have developed a long-lasting, single-dose contraceptive injection for female cats that could help control the population of feral or stray felines around the world. The treatment uses Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) gene therapy to prevent ovulation in female cats and other mammals. The injection is administered into the cat’s thigh muscle while they are awake, making it a more practical solution compared to costly and failing surgical spaying efforts. After the success of a three-year study, all nine of the test cats became eligible for adoption. The researchers hope this new technology can improve the lives of domestic cats and help alleviate the strain caused by an estimated 480 million feral or stray cats worldwide. Additionally, the treatment could also help protect threatened species that are often the prey of feral cats.
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