Evaluation of Canada goose sterilization for population control
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Abstract
We evaluated the vasectomy of 72 male Canada geese as a method to control growing populations of nuisance geese in Westchester County, New York. Thirty-three of the vasectomized males paired with a female and were located during ≥1 breeding seasons; 7 treated males were not seen following surgery. The remaining 32 males were never observed paired with a female during the breeding season. Of 56 nesting attempts by the 33 pairs in ≥1 breeding seasons, 84% of the nests were unsuccessful. Fidelity to nest sites during the second and third breeding seasons occurred for 17 of the 18 vasectomized males and their females that were observed for ≥2 seasons. The results suggest that male sterilization may reduce productivity of nuisance Canada geese providing one carefully selects areas and flocks suitable for this type of control.
Suggested Citation
Converse, K.A., Kennelly, J.J., 1994, Evaluation of Canada goose sterilization for population control: Wildlife Society Bulletin, v. 22, no. 2, p. 265-269.
ISSN: 1938-5463 (online)
ISSN: 0091-7648 (print)
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Evaluation of Canada goose sterilization for population control |
| Series title | Wildlife Society Bulletin |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 1994 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Wildlife Society |
| Contributing office(s) | National Wildlife Health Center |
| Description | 5 p. |
| First page | 265 |
| Last page | 269 |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Westchester County |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |