New case study on trap-neuter-return efforts in free-roaming cats

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) aims to control unowned cat populations. This study analysed 145 trap-neuter-release studies published from 2002-2019. Common topics included population control, interactions with wildlife, disease transmission (including implications for pets, wildlife and humans), free-roaming cats, and feral and domestic cat management.

Some papers were more influential because of high citations overall, high average citations/year, or frequent mentions in social media. Open access papers were more influential in social media, raising greater public awareness than studies published in journals that were less accessible.

While divergent views exist on a range of topics, the network analysis of the trap-neuter-release literature indicated potential for forming self-reinforcing groups of authors. While it is encouraging that diverse views are expressed, there is a risk of reduced dialogue interactions between groups, potentially constraining dialogue to refine arguments, share information, or plan research.

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New case study on trap-neuter-release efforts in free-roaming cats