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Histologic and Morphometric Evaluation of Testes of Feral Tom Kittens and Cats

Creator:

Bohrer, Ellie R., Mihalyo, Anna, and Kutzler, Michelle

Abstract:

Background: Even with numerous successful Trap-Neuter-Release programs, feral cat populations continue to grow. Our laboratory is interested in determining if an underlying biological cause exists for the exuberant reproductive success in this once domestic subspecies. An earlier age for developing reproductive capacity (onset of spermatogenesis in males) may be one...

Resource Type:

Poster
Determining the Onset of Reproductive Capacity in Free-Roaming, Unowned Cats

Creator:

Bohrer, Ellie

Abstract:

The purpose of this thesis was to determine if an underlying biological cause exists for the exuberant reproductive success in free-roaming unowned (FRU) cats. The hypothesis for this thesis was that FRU tom and queen cats have reproductively adapted to man-made sterilization efforts by lowering the age at which they...

Resource Type:

Honors College Thesis