Botstiber Institute for Wildlife Fertility Control

09/23/2026

Last week, BIWFC participated in the 14th International Wild Boar Conference in Croatia 🐗🌍

BIWFC’s Giovanna Massei joined wildlife professionals and researchers from around the world, serving on the Scientific Committee and presenting “Baits, Boar and Behaviour: A Review.”

The conference provided valuable opportunities for knowledge sharing, new connections, and conversations around the future of wildlife management and fertility control.

Read more about BIWFC’s participation and key takeaways from the conference on our website.

🔗 https://conta.cc/3UWLD4T

09/15/2026

BIWFC is excited to be at the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Annual Meeting! 🦌🌿2026. We’re also proud to be a sponsor!

If you're attending, stop by our table to meet the BIWFC team, learn more about our work advancing wildlife fertility control, and connect with us about the latest research and developments in the field.

We look forward to connecting with colleagues, partners, and new faces throughout the conference!

09/08/2026

🐦 Ever wonder if there’s a way to manage urban pigeon populations without removing birds?
Join us on October 22 for a free BIWFC webinar with Marco Pellizzari as we explore how fertility control is being used in cities around the world.

We'll cover:
✔️ The science behind nicarbazin-based fertility control
✔️ Real-world field experience
✔️ Regulatory perspectives
✔️ Future opportunities and challenges

📅 October 22, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM ET

Register today by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below.
🔗 https://conta.cc/4bhQLWl

08/31/2026

☀️ The BIWFC Summer 2026 Newsletter is here!

This summer, we’re highlighting education, publications, and the people helping move the field of wildlife fertility control forward.

Inside this issue, read about our 2026 Summer School on Human–Wildlife Coexistence, including reflections from students who joined us from around the world, and discover the newly published third edition of Rodent Pests: Ecology and Management, featuring contributions from experts across 20 countries.

Plus, catch up on the latest BIWFC news, upcoming events, and more.

👉 Read the Summer 2026 Newsletter: https://conta.cc/4vUriJZ

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06/02/2026

📬 The Spring 2026 BIWFC Newsletter is here.

In this issue, we share an important leadership transition, welcome new team members, highlight international collaboration efforts, provide updates from BIWFC Europe, and look ahead to upcoming programs and events.

Thank you to everyone helping advance science-based wildlife fertility control solutions worldwide.

https://conta.cc/43JPhzW

Email from Botstiber Foundation Spring 2026 Newsletter 10th International Conference on Wildlife Fertility Control Conference Recap! On April 23–24, 2026, the Botstiber Institute for Wildlife

05/21/2026

The Botstiber Institute for Wildlife Fertility Control is entering an exciting new chapter in leadership.

After years of dedicated service as Managing Director, Monique Principi will transition into the role of Director Emeritus, where she will continue to support the Institute and its mission.

At the same time, we are pleased to welcome Derek Rosenfield, Ph.D. as BIWFC’s new Managing Director as we continue advancing reproductive management as part of an integrated approach to mitigate human–wildlife conflicts worldwide through education, outreach, and engagement.

We are grateful for Monique’s lasting leadership and look forward to this next phase for BIWFC.

05/12/2026

Some experiences stay with you long after the conference ends. 💛

Thank you to Manel Lopez-Bejar , Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona , and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona for welcoming the BIWFC community during the 10th International Conference on Wildlife Fertility Control.

One unforgettable moment was experiencing the Catalan tradition of Castells — human towers with more than 200 years of history that represent teamwork, trust, balance, resilience, and community spirit. In 2010, Castells were recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

It was also rewarding to see former BIWFC Summer School participants now contributing to the field as both an oral presenter and poster presenter during ICWFC 2026.

Interested in continuing the conversation this summer? Registration for the BIWFC Summer School 2026 is now open. Visit our site for more details!Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

05/07/2026

A look back at an incredible gathering of the global wildlife fertility control community in Barcelona. Thank you to all attendees, presenters, poster presenters, sponsors, partners, and supporters who helped make the 10th International Conference on Wildlife Fertility Control such a meaningful event. The conversations, collaborations, and connections continue beyond the conference, and we look forward to what comes next.
📸 Visit our website to explore the full conference photo gallery and event highlights.

04/24/2026

Final day at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Sessions continue as ICWFC 2026 enters its final day, with a focus on ongoing research and collaboration in science-based wildlife population management.
Follow along and visit our website for additional photos and highlights from the conference.

04/23/2026

Tonight’s reception in Barcelona 🇪🇸
Continuing the conversation at Casa Convalescència.