Scientists rally to keep out 'supercats'

["Graham Turner" <>]

Clearly the feral population presents an almost impossible problem
> without some breakthrough in elimination technology

It is possible the solution is available. I remember years ago Harry Butler 
being suggesting, and being abused for suggesting that feline 'flu be 
introduced into Australia ( See 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feline_viral_rhinotracheitis). This would only 
be done after it was checked to see if native species would also be 
susceptible.
The theory was that you would get your cat vaccinated when you got it 
registered, thus reducing its chances of catching the 'flu. Of course wild / 
feral animals would not be vaccinated and the population would be vastly 
reduced.
Haven't heard this suggested again.

Cheers
Graham Turner, who still admits to owning a cat.