Creating a Healthier Tomorrow for Animals in 2010

December 10, 2010 BY MAF

Morris Animal Foundation funded nearly 300 animal health and welfare studies in 2010. Many of them will help companion animals, horses and wildlife worldwide enjoy longer, healthier lives.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Animal welfare



AnimalNews 10.4: Putting the Well into Welfare

December 3, 2010 BY MAF

When most people think about Morris Animal Foundation, they only consider the health studies we fund to combat disease and illness. Yet, the Foundation is equally committed to advancing animal welfare.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal welfare



Study Establishes Critical Genome Bank for Tasmanian Devils

December 2, 2010 BY MAF

MAF Successful Outcome: Once found throughout Australia, wild Tasmanian devils are now found only on the island of Tasmania, where the population is rapidly declining because of a fatal and contagious epidemic of facial tumor disease.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Wildlife health



Research Provides Better Tools for Detecting and Managing Respiratory Infections in Shelter Dogs

November 19, 2010 BY MAF

MAF Successful Outcome: Canine influenza virus (CIV), a rapidly emerging threat to all dogs, is particularly harmful to those in shelters or kennels.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Dog health



Clinton Anderson explains why he believes in Morris Animal Foundation

November 3, 2010 BY MAF

Clinton's success as a horse trainer lies in his passion for all animals from his favorite horses, Mindy and Diez, to his Daschund, Beans.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal welfare



Morris Animal Foundation Teams with American Association of Zoo Veterinarians to Honor Postgraduate Researchers

November 2, 2010 BY MAF

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary news, Wildlife health



Morris Animal Foundation 2011 Conference Symposiums to Address Advances in Veterinary Medicine

November 1, 2010 BY MAF

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal welfare, Veterinary news



2010 Meisha’s Hope 10 Day $10,000 Challenge Raises $12,404 for AIHA/IMHA Research

October 21, 2010 BY MAF

All money raised went directly to the Meisha’s Hope AIHA/IMHA Fund #338 at Morris Animal Foundation

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Dog health



America’s Golden Girl Celebrated in Style to Raise Funds and Awareness for Morris Animal Foundation

October 20, 2010 BY MAF

Morris Animal Foundation trustee Betty White celebrated animal health in style in historic Williamsburg, Va., last weekend.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Betty White



Morris Animal Foundation Recognized as Distinguished Research Partner

October 18, 2010 BY MAF

Recently the University of Minnesota celebrated its “Points of Pride Research Day,” where the College of Veterinary Medicine awarded Morris Animal Foundation the Distinguished Research Partner Award Read more.

POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Animal welfare



Drug May Help Fight Soft-Tissue Tumors in Dogs

October 15, 2010 BY MAF

MAF Successful Outcome: This fellowship training grant provided advanced, hands-on training for a postdoctoral student participating in research on the effect of macrophages on tumor growth.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine cancer , Dog cancer



New Drug Administration Option Improves Treatment Success and Decreases Side Effects

October 11, 2010 BY MAF

MAF Successful Outcome: Conventional chemotherapy drugs only modestly improve cancer survival rates, but many cause notable side effects.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine cancer , Dog cancer



Understanding Infectious Diseases in Wild Birds

October 6, 2010 BY MAF

MAF Successful Outcome: With the increase in wildlife and zoonotic diseases across the world, wildlife surveillance is becoming a necessity.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Wildlife health



Morris Animal Foundation Study Update

September 30, 2010 BY MAF

Potential Climate Change Side Effect - More Parasites An South American Birds. Read more.

POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal welfare, Wildlife health



Honor Spirit and Memory of a Special Pet During National Pet Memorial Month

September 25, 2010 BY MAF

National Pet Memorial Month in September is the ideal time to honor the life of a beloved pet—yours or someone else’s.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal welfare, Memorialize a pet



The 2011 Betty White Calendar is now available

September 23, 2010 BY MAF

Betty is graciously donating the royalties from her 2011 calendar to the Foundation. The calendar is now available wherever calendars are sold: bookstores, gift stores, online retailers and department stores.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal welfare, Betty White



Saving a species, one gorilla at a time

September 8, 2010 BY MAF

From its beginnings nearly 25 years ago as a small operation with just two field veterinarians and a handful of staff, the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project (MGVP) has grown into the largest veterinary organization that protects the lives of endangered mountain gorillas in Africa.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal welfare, Wildlife health



Cats Unite in Cat Walk to Help Their Best Friends Fight Canine Cancer

August 31, 2010 BY MAF

Team Henry encourages cats to participate virtually in upcoming Los Gatos, Calif., K9 Cancer Walk on 10-10-10.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine cancer , K9 Cancer walks



Veterinary Student Scholar Wins at National Symposium

August 30, 2010 BY MAF

Vanessa Hale, a 2010 Morris Animal Foundation veterinary student scholar from Purdue University, was one of six award winners in her division at the Merial-NIH National Veterinary Scholars Symposium.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary students, Wildlife health



Congratulations to the Top 10 Veterinary Memorial Program Clinics

August 20, 2010 BY MAF

These veterinary hospitals not only delivered a powerful message through donations and support of animal health research but also showed their devotion to pet owners and their pets.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Memorialize a pet , Veterinary news



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