Resources library: Fertility control research

An overview of wildlife fertility control 2021 - video - Botstiber Institute for Wildlife Fertility Control
Botstiber Institute for Wildlife Fertility Control film produced with the intention of educating the public and creating connections between wildlife managers, researchers and advocates. It provides a clear, concise and informative overview of the field of wildlife fertility control and tells the story of ongoing research and projects in the United States.

Can we feed contraceptives to grey squirrels? - research poster - Sarah Beatham, APHA
Sarah Beaham is a key member of the APHA research team working on the UKSA-funded grey squirrel fertility control research project to reduce their numbers. This poster presents work looking at whether or not grey squirrels will eat a contraceptive and how to prevent other species accessing contraceptives.

Developing an oral contraceptive to manage the UK's invasive grey squirrel populations - webinar - Botstiber Institute for Wildlife Fertility Control
UK Squirrel Accord Director Kay Haw provides an overview of research to develop an oral contraceptive and species-specific feeding hopper to manage grey squirrels. Due to the grey squirrel damaging and killing trees, and causing local extinctions of red squirrels, it is classed as an invasive species in the UK.

Fertility Control Projects interview with Dr Giovanna Massei - video - Botstiber Institute for Wildlife Fertility Control
Giovanna Massei, PhD, Senior Ecologist, Mammal Discipline Leader, of the National Wildlife Management Centre, in the UK Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), discusses fertility control projects with wild boar, feral cattle and grey squirrels.

UKSA fertility control research FAQs June 2021 - research - UK Squirrel Accord
UK Squirrel Accord frequently asked questions and answers on the grey squirrel fertility control research we are funding and that is being delivered by the Animal and Plant Health Agency.

UKSA newsletter, December 2020 - newsletter - UK Squirrel Accord
UK Squirrel Accord newsletter. December 2020 includes a look ahead to events in 2021 e.g. our online fertility control update, progress on national plans/strategies, content on our new YouTube channel e.g. our grey squirrel bark stripping awareness video, results of the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey, and new squirrel research published.

UKSA newsletter, June 2020 - newsletter - UK Squirrel Accord
UK Squirrel Accord newsletter. June 2020 includes an update on the fertility control research, a focus on grey squirrel bark stripping, a summary of Red Squirrels United achievements and pine marten research from Northern Ireland.