Tuesday, 27 July 2021, 4:10 pm The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) has added its voice to the concerns already expressed by the Central Otago community and Predator Free NZ about feral cats being released onto rural properties in an attempt to manage rabbit and rodent populations. "We acknowledge that the intention of the programme comes from a good place. However, we share concerns about the impacts these cats will have on the native wildlife population," says Dr Helen Beattie, NZVA’s Chief Veterinary Officer. "There is no guarantee that the cats will only hunt rabbits and rodents. Native species will also be hunted, as we know that cats are not specific