Contraception

Question 1

What are the main purposes of Contraception?

Answer 1

Population control
Control of the timing and frequency of pregnancy
Managing or changing sexual behaviours
Control of aggression
Avoiding the mess associated with being in heat in domestic pets
Preventing health conditions
Pest control

Question 2

What factors need to be considered when choosing animal contraception ?

Answer 2

Species 
Difference in physiological factors 
Life history 
Purpose 
Cost
Ease 
If the method is going to be permanent of reversible

Question 3

What is the process of surgical contraception for a Female animal?

Answer 3

Neutering

Ovaries and or the uterus are removed via abdominal surgery under anaesthetic

Question 4

What is the process of surgical contraception for a male animal ?

Answer 4

Castration

Testes are surgically removed under anaesthetic

Question 5

What are the other two methods of surgical contraception for Male animals ?

Answer 5

Banding - A band is placed around the base of the scrotum which causes the testes to drop off

Burdizzo pincher castration - a clamp is used to cut off the blood supply to the testicles

Question 6

What is Hormonal Contraception?

Answer 6

A non permanent method of contraception which requires correctly timed repeated oral doses.
It can be in the form of an implant, injection or medication which can be added to feed.
It uses synthetic reproductive hormones to suppress ovulation or hormone antagonist drugs that block the action of reproductive hormones

Question 7

What is a Contraceptive Vaccine?

Answer 7

A non permanent method which requires repeated injections.
Vaccines against sperm or egg proteins or against hormone receptors.
These are new methods known as immune contraception

Question 8

What is Chemical Castration?

Answer 8

A permanent method of contraception where chemicals are injected into the testes to make them inactive.