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Gatos ferales y asilvestrados desde la óptica de Una Salud: análisis y estrategias de manejo en dos reservas naturales en Tocancipá, Cundinamarca.

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Title: Gatos ferales y asilvestrados desde la óptica de Una Salud: análisis y estrategias de manejo en dos reservas naturales en Tocancipá, Cundinamarca.
Alternate Title: Feral and wild cats from a one health approach: analysis and management strategies in two nature reserves in Tocancipá, Cundinamarca.
Authors: Agudelo-Suárez, Angela N.1,2 nagudelo@parquejaimeduque.com, Gómez-Betancurt, Estefanía3 egomez@parquejaimeduque.com, Carrillo-Chávez, Lisa M.4 lcarrillo@parquejaimeduque.com, Castillo-Navarro, Yeimy5 ycastillo@parquejaimeduque.com, Bautista-Zubieta, Liseth6 vetprofesional@parquejaimeduque.com, Pérez, Edwin7 escuelaformacion@parquejaimeduque.com
Source: Revista de Salud Pública. feb2026, Vol. 28 Issue 1, p1-10. 10p.
Subjects: FERAL cats, POPULATION dynamics, PUBLIC health, ECOSYSTEM health, DISEASE vectors, THERAPEUTICS, PROTECTED areas, FELIDAE
Geographic Terms: CUNDINAMARCA (Colombia : Dept.), COLOMBIA
Abstract (English): Introduction The presence of feral and stray cats in conservation areas poses a growing challenge to public health, animal welfare, and ecological integrity. From a One Health perspective, these animals (situated at the interface between domestic and wild environments) can act as invasive predators, disease reservoirs, and catalysts for socio-environmental conflicts. Objective To describe the population dynamics, health status and management strategies implemented between 2018 and 2025 in two civil society natural reserves in Tocancipá, Colombia. Methodology 277 individual records of Felis catus were analyzed using direct observation, camera traps, and captures. Actions included clinical and behavioral evaluation, sterilization, adoption, reintroduction, and humane euthanasia, complemented by community-based responsible pet ownership campaigns. Results The findings show a growing presence of feral cats, the occurrence of viral diseases relevant to public and animal health, and a limited community involvement. Conclusions To mitigate risks and develop sustainable strategies, it is necessary to advance toward systematic studies that make it possible to estimate the size of existing feral and stray cat populations, understand their spatial and population dynamics at the human–animal interface, and strengthen intersectoral interventions aligned with the One Health approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish): Introducción La presencia de gatos ferales y asilvestrados en áreas de conservación representa un desafío creciente para la salud pública, el bienestar animal y la integridad ecológica. Desde el enfoque Una Salud, estos animales (situados en la interfaz entre lo doméstico y lo silvestre) pueden actuar como depredadores invasores, reservorios de enfermedades y catalizadores de conflictos socioambientales. Objetivo Describir la dinámica poblacional, el estado sanitario y las estrategias de manejo implementadas entre 2018 y 2025 en dos reservas naturales de la sociedad civil en Tocancipá, Colombia. Metodología Se analizaron 277 registros individuales de Felis catus mediante observación directa, cámaras trampa y capturas. Las acciones incluyeron exámenes clínicos y comportamentales, esterilización, adopción, reintroducción, reubicación y eutanasia animal humanitaria, complementadas con campañas comunitarias de tenencia responsable. Resultados Los hallazgos evidencian una presencia creciente de gatos asilvestrados, la ocurrencia de enfermedades virales relevantes para la salud pública y animal, y una participación comunitaria aún limitada. Conclusiones Para mitigar riesgos y desarrollar estrategias sostenibles, se requiere avanzar hacia estudios sistemáticos que permitan dimensionar la población existente de gatos ferales y asilvestrados, comprender sus dinámicas espaciales y poblacionales en la interfase humano-animal, y fortalecer intervenciones intersectoriales alineadas con Una Salud. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Introduction The presence of feral and stray cats in conservation areas poses a growing challenge to public health, animal welfare, and ecological integrity. From a One Health perspective, these animals (situated at the interface between domestic and wild environments) can act as invasive predators, disease reservoirs, and catalysts for socio-environmental conflicts. Objective To describe the population dynamics, health status and management strategies implemented between 2018 and 2025 in two civil society natural reserves in Tocancipá, Colombia. Methodology 277 individual records of Felis catus were analyzed using direct observation, camera traps, and captures. Actions included clinical and behavioral evaluation, sterilization, adoption, reintroduction, and humane euthanasia, complemented by community-based responsible pet ownership campaigns. Results The findings show a growing presence of feral cats, the occurrence of viral diseases relevant to public and animal health, and a limited community involvement. Conclusions To mitigate risks and develop sustainable strategies, it is necessary to advance toward systematic studies that make it possible to estimate the size of existing feral and stray cat populations, understand their spatial and population dynamics at the human–animal interface, and strengthen intersectoral interventions aligned with the One Health approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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