Midline vs. lateral flank approach for spaying nutrias (<i>Myocastor coypus</i>).

ABSTRACT: The nutria (Myocastor coypus), an invasive semi-aquatic rodent in Europe introduced for the fur and meat industry at the beginning of the 20^th century, has rapidly become a significant ecological and economic concern. In Italy, the damage caused by nutrias to crops, wetlands, and drainage systems has prompted the development of containment plans. However, these efforts, while effective in the short term, are challenged by rapid recolonization and local resistance. One emerging approach for controlling nutria populations is sterilization. This study compared two surgical techniques for ovariectomy in 60 free-ranging nutrias: 30 animals underwent the flank approach (FA), and 30 underwent the ventral midline approach (VMA). The animals were randomly assigned to one of the tw

SUBMITTER: Di Ianni F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11813872 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature