Natural England · Awarded contract
Awarded

Genetic Analysis of Trapped Mink in East Anglia

Awarded 25 Nov 2022

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Awarded25 Nov 2022
Value£24,999.00
SupplierWaterlife Recovery Trust
AgencyNatural England
RegionEast of England
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 7mo ago4mo term
Awarded 25 Nov 2022Expired 30 Mar 2023

About

Natural England awarded a contract to Waterlife Recovery Trust for genetic analysis of trapped American mink in East Anglia.

The project involved developing an optimised panel of over 60 microsatellite markers and a low-cost mitochondrial DNA sequencing procedure, then sequencing and genotyping all samples collected up to the end of January 2023.

The analysis included identification of parent-offspring pairs and trios, reconstruction of dispersal distances, and generation of geographic maps of genetic population size and mink distribution across the East of England.

The final output was a report detailing methods, results, and recommended next steps for informing trapping projects, including constraints and areas for future work.

The contract value was AUD 24,999.

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