I don't have a cat . . .
. . . . but if I had one, what brand and type of cat food should I feed it?:@
Forum Discussion
The effectiveness of TNR depends upon who you listen to, Veterinary articles support the effectiveness of TNR while wildlife/conservation articles do not. For example:
Critical Assessment of Claims Regarding Management of Feral Cats by Trap–Neuter–Return
Use of matrix population models to estimate the efficacy of euthanasia versus trap-neuter-return for management of free-roaming cats
In terms of humane treatment; what is humane for the predictor may not be humane for the prey. It will all depend upon your focus (predator or prey).
Interestingly, I did read one article that suggested releasing cats may be illegal.
Our feral cats do not keep out other cats; I have had to run them off which does not fit very well with the "place holder" hypothesis.
I, personally, do not know what is the best control method for ALL species involved.
Critical Assessment of Claims Regarding Management of Feral Cats by Trap–Neuter–Return
Use of matrix population models to estimate the efficacy of euthanasia versus trap-neuter-return for management of free-roaming cats
In terms of humane treatment; what is humane for the predictor may not be humane for the prey. It will all depend upon your focus (predator or prey).
Interestingly, I did read one article that suggested releasing cats may be illegal.
releasing cats into the wild and supporting
feral cat colonies is a violation of the Migratory Bird
Treaty Act and the Endangered Species Act, as well as
laws prohibiting animal abandonment source
Our feral cats do not keep out other cats; I have had to run them off which does not fit very well with the "place holder" hypothesis.
I, personally, do not know what is the best control method for ALL species involved.
