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In 2008, Morris Animal Foundation will fund nearly 200 new and continuing studies for dogs, cats, horses, llamas/alpacas, and wildlife as well as more than 40 veterinary student projects.

We also have numerous studies nearing completion. You can search our current study database by species and/or disease to learn more about the studies we are funding in the areas you care most about. The results will also show you whether a study is available for sponsorship.

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D06CA-071: Influenza Virus Infection in Dogs in Shelters

principal investigator: Cynda Crawford, DVM, PhD, University of Florida

Co-sponsors: Kirkpatrick Foundation; Neil & Sylvia Van Sloun, The Van Sloun Foundation; American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF); American Humane Association

needs sponsorship

Year: 2 of 2. $43,740

Canine influenza virus is a rapidly emerging threat to any dog, but particularly those in shelters. It causes highly contagious, acute respiratory disease that can spread rapidly in high-population environments such as kennels and shelters. The majority of dogs have a cough that can be treated, but some develop life-threatening pneumonia. This study will determine the prevalence of influenza virus infections in shelters and its relationship with other respiratory pathogens, such as canine distemper virus and bordetella, and will identify the factors associated with its spread. The study results will help develop effective guidelines for managing respiratory infections, particularly influenza, in shelters.

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