October 17, 2012 BY MAF
Morris Animal Foundation is partnering with ZuPreem to help save bats from fatal diseaseRead more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary research , Wildlife health
October 8, 2012 BY MAF
In recent years, infectious diseases have threatened the health of Africa’s endangered apes. Social interactions and behaviors may play a role in spreading disease among wild primates, but very few scientists have looked into these relationships.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary research , Wildlife health
October 2, 2012 BY MAF
Most veterinarians are aware that Morris Animal Foundation funds research to improve canine and feline health. But you may not realize that we also invest in projects that benefit exotic pets, including amphibians, reptiles and birds. One of the most popular common exotic pets found in homes are parrots, a species Morris Animal Foundation has been instrumental in helping throughout the years.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary research , Wildlife health
August 20, 2012 BY MAF
Coral reefs are some of the most beautiful, oldest and most diverse ecosystems on our planet, but they are dying throughout the world because of human impact. The reef- building corals in the Caribbean show the greatest signs of disease-related decline.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary research , Wildlife health
August 1, 2012 BY MAF
Giant anteaters, indigenous to Central and South America, are a threatened species—and in some regions are considered endangered or extinct. Captive breeding programs are critical to these animals, but little is known about the anteater’s nutritional needs, and it is often difficult or impossible to feed them a natural diet.Read more »
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July 20, 2012 BY MAF
National Zookeepers Week is July 15-20 and zoos across the country are celebrating it in a variety of different ways. The week is dedicated to honoring the approximately 7,000 animal care professionals across the country and the work they do in animal care, conservation and education.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary research , Wildlife health
July 4, 2012 BY MAF
In a past Morris Animal Foundation-funded study at the Wildlife Center of Virginia, researchers showed that sevoflurane is safer and more effective than isoflurane in anesthetizing bald eagles.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary research , Wildlife health
July 3, 2012 BY MAF
Captive cheetah populations worldwide are plagued by debilitating diseases and infertility, conditions that are rare in wild cheetahs. Although these condtions were originally thought to be associated with the lack of genetic diversity in captive animals, mounting evidence indicates that chronic stress in response to aspects of the captive environment alters the cheetah’s immune system.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Wildlife health
June 4, 2012 BY MAF
Part of Morris Animal Foundation’s unique contribution to animal health is that our mission includes helping wildlife. And not only do we fund wildlife health research, but the Foundation is often the only source of funding for wildlife scientists.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Wildlife health
May 18, 2012 BY MAF
Researcher finds ways to evaluate and treat pain in birdsRead more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Bird health
May 17, 2012 BY MAF
Many of the world’s frog and toad populations are reaching critically endangered levels. There are many contributing factors to their decline, but one thing is certain: if these amphibians aren’t able to reproduce, they won’t be bouncing back anytime soon.Read more »
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May 4, 2012 BY MAF
Emerging infectious diseases are on the rise, and they threaten both human and wildlife populations. In this pilot study, Morris Animal Foundation–funded researchers from Virginia Tech evaluated Escherichia coli transmission between humans and banded mongoose in Chobe National Park and surrounding villages in Botswana.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health
March 19, 2012 BY MAF
Captive giraffes are highly susceptible to parasitic infections that cause weight loss, lethargy and even death. Treatment to prevent parasites has caused some animals to develop resistance to medications, likely because of improper dosing.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal studies, Wildlife health
February 17, 2012 BY
Fellow works to prevent parasite outbreaks that kill sea ottersRead more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Wildlife health
January 9, 2012 BY MAF
We know that our pets can get stressed out, but what about wild animals? What would they have to worry about? Turns out, the answer is us.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal welfare, Wildlife health
December 29, 2011 BY MAF
Human activities can negatively affect wildlife populations, and in some cases may result in long-term stress and health
problems in individual animals.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Wildlife health
December 22, 2011 BY MAF
Great article from Smithsonian magazine about a Foundation funded study.
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POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Wildlife health
October 25, 2011 BY MAF
Veterinarians are aware of the need to manage pain in their reptile patients, but little research has been conducted on this subject.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Veterinary research , Wildlife health
September 26, 2011 BY MAF
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POSTED IN: Animal welfare, Veterinary news, Wildlife health
September 22, 2011 BY MAF
September 22, 2011 marks the Second Annual World Rhino Day. Although the international event was started by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to take a stand against illegal rhino poaching and horn trade, Morris Animal Foundation is proud to celebrate its worldwide hand in helping these majestic animals in other ways.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Wildlife health
