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Department of Conservation trials sausage bait to control feral cats

The PressRNZOtago Daily TimesWednesday 14 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated

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The Department of Conservation has reported successful results from trials using sausage baits containing 1080 to control feral cat populations. Testing took place in locations including Macraes Flat and the St James Conservation Area in North Canterbury. The initiative is part of the Predator Free 2050 strategy.

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First reported by The Press, Wed 14 May 2025, 5:26pm · 4 reports from 3 outlets over 17 hours
  1. The PressThe Press

    DOC sausage bait shows promise in feral cat fight (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Sausage used as secret weapon in war against feral cats (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Macraes Flat part of feral cat control sausage-bait trial (opens in new tab)