Wildlife fertility control
Fertility control is a potentially attractive approach for wildlife management. However, only recently have tools emerged with potential to be effective and safe.
APHA is playing a leading role in turning this potential into practical applications. We work closely with the international wildlife management community through collaborative studies and support international initiatives.
We hosted the 1st International Workshop on Fertility Control for Wildlife Management in 2005 and the 6th International Conference for Wildlife Fertility Control in 2007. We have formal links with the US National Wildlife Research Center and the Australian Invasive Animal Cooperative Research Centre.
Fertility control has exciting potential to work synergistically with disease vaccines to manage wildlife disease reservoirs such as bovine tuberculosis in the European badger and rabies in feral dogs.
At APHA we are working on novel emerging fertility control technologies for a wide range of species and are also developing species-specific delivery methods for fertility control products.
Recent projects
- Towards practical application of emerging fertility control technologies for wildlife management.
- Evaluation of the potential for GnRH and BCG vaccines to contribute to the management of bTB in badgers
- Establish proof of concept of an immunocontraceptive vaccine for oral delivery to mammals
- Use of GonaCon to manage an iconic population of feral goats
APHA Science in Partnership Conference
APHA Scientific will be attending the APHA Science in Partnership Conference in York this November. The event brings together stakeholders from across science, policy and industry to explore collaboration, innovation and shared challenges.
New Salmonella Serotyping Antisera
Our Salmonella serotyping antisera portfolio is now available, supporting confirmation, serogrouping and flagellar characterisation in veterinary diagnostic laboratories.
APHA Scientific to contribute expertise at chemical and biological risk management event
APHA will join the Star Ecotronics training event APHA, including a roundtable session for direct engagement with VETQAS customers.
2026–2027 Biological Reagent Price List
New pricing for our biological reagents is now available, with updated costs applying from 1 April 2026.
AHNTI EU 2026 in London
Meet our Business Development team at AHNTI EU 2026, where 850+ leaders are shaping the future of animal health.
Order Your VETQAS 2026–27 Proficiency Testing Schemes
We’re pleased to announce the release of our updated price lists for the 2026–2027 contract year.
Visit APHA Scientific at AAVLD – Booth 305
We’re exhibiting at the AAVLD/USAHA Annual Meeting and ready to connect—stop by Booth 305 to say hello!
APHA Scientific at WVPAC 2025
Our team had a fantastic time at WVPAC 2025, connecting with poultry health professionals from around the world and sharing insights across the industry.