Reducing the rate of predation on wildlife by pet cats: The efficacy and practicability of collar-mounted pounce protectors

Calver, Michael C.; Thomas, Sandra; Bradley, Stuart; McCutcheon, Helen

doi:10.1016/j.biocon.2007.02.015

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“…Cat ownership might be prohibited within the buffer zone, owners in this area might be required to confine cats to their properties at all times or fit them with predation deterrent devices (Calver et al 2007). Given the unenthusiastic response of Armadale residents to enforcing exclusion zones (Lilith et al 2006), implementing buffer zones would require a sensitive public education campaign.…”

Section: Resid Code Catsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Roaming habits of pet cats on the suburban fringe in Perth, Western Australia: what size buffer zone is needed to protect wildlife in reserves?

Lilith

Calver

Garkaklis

2008

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Section: Resid Code Catsmentioning

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Roaming habits of pet cats on the suburban fringe in Perth, Western Australia: what size buffer zone is needed to protect wildlife in reserves?

Lilith

Calver

Garkaklis

2008

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“…Sebanyak 93% dari kucing menunjukkan perilaku berburu karena memiliki akses yang luas dan terbuka. Tindakan yang memungkinkan dapat mengurangi perilaku berburu termasuk melengkapi kucing dengan bel (Calver et al, 2007), menjaga kucing dalam ruangan di malam (Woods et al, 2003) dan termasuk memberikan daging mentah dalam makanan (Robertson, 1998). Meskipun hal tersebut dapat menurunkan perilaku berburu, kucing bisa menelan sista T. gondii di dalam daging.…”

Section: Model Seropositif Toksoplasmosis Pada Kucingunclassified

FAKTOR RISIKO INFEKSI Toxoplasma gondii PADA KUCING DOMESTIK YANG DIPELIHARA DI YOGYAKARTA

Hanafiah¹,

Nurcahyo²,

Prastowo³

et al. 2015

J Kedokt Hewan

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ABSTRAKTujuan penelitian adalah menentukan kemungkinan faktor-faktor risiko terhadap kemunculan toksoplasmosis. Sebanyak 132 sampel serum darah diambil pada kucing lokal di Yogyakarta. Data-data epidemiologis seperti asal usul kucing, ras kucing, jenis kelamin, umur, lokasi sistem pemeliharaan, jenis pakan, dan frekuensi diare diberi kode untuk mempermudah analisis, kemudian dimasukkan, disimpan, dan dianalisis dengan program Statistix Versi 7 (Analytical Sofware inc). Analisis data dilakukan secara bivariat (Chi-square ( 2 ), dan kekuatan asosiasi (OR), dan multivariat (regresi logistik). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa faktor-faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap adanya toksoplasmosis pada kucing berdasarkan analisis bivariat adalah pembersihan kotak pasir 1 kali sehari dan mandi 2-3 kali seminggu sedangkan faktor-faktor yang memiliki peluang meningkatkan seropositif toksoplasmosis berdasarkan analisis multivariat adalah pemeliharaan kucing yang bebas di dalam rumah, dimandikan lebih dari 1 kali seminggu, dan dimandikan lebih besar dari 1 bulan sekali. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Kata kunci: faktor risiko, kucing, prevalensi, serologis, toksoplasmosis ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence of toxoplasmosis on local cat in Yogyakarta by using CATT Pastorex Toxo and to determine the possible risk factors for the occurrence of toxoplasmosis. Serum samples were collected from 132 local cats in Yogyakarta. The prevalence data were analyzed descriptively and epidemiological data such as the origin of the cats, breed/race, sex, age, maintenance system location, feed type, and frequency of diarrhea were coded for ease of analysis, using Statistic Program Version 7 (Analytical Software inc.). Data analysis was performed using bivariate (Chi-square (2), the strength of the association (OR), and multivariate (logistic regression PENDAHULUANToxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) adalah parasit intraseluler yang menginfeksi berbagai hewan berdarah panas termasuk kucing, anjing, dan manusia (Garcia et al., 2012). Infeksi oleh toksoplasmosis dapat terjadi karena menelan sista di jaringan daging yang kurang matang atau mentah atau tidak sengaja menelan oosista dari lingkungan (Duan et al., 2012).Toxoplasma gondii hanya mengalami proliferasi aseksual (schizogoni) dan seksual (gametogoni) dalam hospes definitif dan Felidae lainnya, sehingga hospes definitif berfungsi sebagai satu-satunya tempat diproduksinya oosista (Webster 2007). Oosista stabil di lingkungan setelah dikeluarkan melalui feses. Oosista dapat menular selama kurang lebih dua tahun, dan menyebabkan kontaminasi secara luas dan menjadi sumber infeksi bagi manusia dan hospes perantara lainnya (Yan et al., 2012). Webster (2007) menyatakan bahwa sebagai hospes definitif, kucing sangat penting bagi Toxoplasma dalam mencapai tingkat pematangan dan siklus hidupnya dapat mencapai tingkatan sempurna. Kucing domestik merupakan sumber utama infeksi pada manusia dan hospes-ho...

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“…In Dunedin, New Zealand, bells attached to domestic-cat collars reduced prey catch by half . Overseas, trials of various anti-predation products, such as the CatBib (CatGoods, Portland, OR, USA), sonic devices, and the Birdsbesafe collar cover (Birdsbesafe, Duxbury, VT, USA) have successfully reduced prey catch by owned cats when compared with control groups (Nelson et al 2005;Calver et al 2007;Hall et al 2015;Willson et al 2015). Similar trials are urgently needed in New Zealand to test the effectiveness of these products and to investigate whether they are more effective than bells on collars.…”

Section: Business and Marketingmentioning

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Research challenges and conservation implications for urban cat management in New Zealand

Kikillus

Chambers

Farnworth

et al. 2017

Pac. Conserv. Biol.

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Abstract. Over the past 20 years, conservation efforts in New Zealand have moved from being concentrated in rural and isolated island locations, where exotic mammalian predators are often controlled, to begin to bring native fauna back to major cities. However, human-wildlife conflicts arise when conservation occurs in close proximity to cities. These are particularly intense when companion animals are involved either as potential predators or prey of high-value conservation animals. Within New Zealand, this conflict is particularly fraught around domestic cats (Felis catus) in the urban environment. Cats in New Zealand are recognised as major introduced predators of native fauna, but they also prey on small introduced predatory mammals. This dynamic causes much conflict between people with different attitudes towards animals; however, as yet, few studies have explored the role(s), either negative or positive, of urban cats in New Zealand. Here, we review current knowledge on domestic cats in urban New Zealand, identify gaps in knowledge and make suggestions for future research, which includes further social science research, citizen science-based research programs, market research, investigation into cat-management legislation, and more in-depth studies of cat diseases and zoonoses. These data are vital for informing the public and improving the management of urban cat populations, including mitigating conservation impacts. Urban ecologists will need to be versatile in the way they design and conduct experiments, exploiting multiple disciplines to both ensure scientific robustness, but also community and government support for uptake of results into management and legislation.

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Reducing the rate of predation on wildlife by pet cats: The efficacy and practicability of collar-mounted pounce protectors

Cited by 106 publications

References 25 publications

Roaming habits of pet cats on the suburban fringe in Perth, Western Australia: what size buffer zone is needed to protect wildlife in reserves?

Roaming habits of pet cats on the suburban fringe in Perth, Western Australia: what size buffer zone is needed to protect wildlife in reserves?

FAKTOR RISIKO INFEKSI Toxoplasma gondii PADA KUCING DOMESTIK YANG DIPELIHARA DI YOGYAKARTA

Research challenges and conservation implications for urban cat management in New Zealand

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