“Feasibility and efficiency of field sterilizations via tubal ligation/ovariectomy in female white-tailed deer”, Bridgeport, Connecticut: A research project to determine the relative efficiency of sterilization procedures compared to immunocontraceptive vaccines.

“Efficacy evaluation of the GonaConTM immunocontraceptive vaccine in fallow deer: an EPA pivotal field study”, Point Reyes National Seashore, California: This study is to be conducted as a requirement of the EPA authorization process for a New Animal Drug.  The primary objective is to verify the magnitude and duration of a single shot of GonaConTM on female fallow deer.  Seventy does were captured and treated. 

“Efficacy evaluation of the GonaConTM immunocontraceptive vaccine in white-tailed deer: an EPA pivotal field study”, Giralda Farms, Madison, New Jersey: This study is to be conducted as a requirement of the EPA authorization process for a New Animal Drug.  The primary objective is to verify the magnitude and duration of a single shot of GonaConTM on female white-tailed deer. Sixty-six does were captured and treated. 

“Experimental density maintenance using infertility agents of a suburban population of white-tailed deer following a reduction using sharpshooting techniques”, Newark, Delaware:  A research project to assess the utility of combining fertility control methods with lethal management options within a 600 acre privately owned facility.  Twenty-one deer were captured and 100 harvested.

“Experimental control of a suburban population of white-tailed deer using immunocontraception”, Princeton Township, New Jersey:  A research project to assess the practicality and feasibility of reducing, then maintaining the local deer population, within a 3-mile2 area of town, at approximately 40/deer/mile2 using SpayVac and GonaConTM.  To date, 105 does have been captured and treated.  The first year’s funding was provided by White Buffalo, Inc. 

“Evaluation of alternative PZP immunocontraceptive formulations in female white-tailed deer”, Bridgeport, Connecticut: A research project to determine the relative efficacy and longevity of various formulations of the PZP vaccine.

“Cost-effectiveness of maintaining an enclosed deer population using anti-fertility agents after an initial population reduction using sharpshooting techniques”,  Duke Farms, Hillsborough, New Jersey:  A research project to assess the utility of combining fertility control methods with lethal management options within a 2700 acre privately owned facility.  Forty deer were captured and 221 harvested.

“Experimental control of an urban population of white-tailed deer using contraception”, Cleveland, Ohio: A research project to assess the feasibility and practicality of using a contraceptive agent to reduce herd size in the Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation.  Over 300 deer captured.  Funding provided by the Cleveland Metroparks.
           
“Experimental control of an enclosed suburban population of white-tailed deer using contraception”, Bridgeport Connecticut: Designed and implemented a research protocol to assess the feasibility and practicality of using a contraceptive agent to maintain herd size.