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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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D07CA-151: Development of a Diva Test Strategy for Canine Influenza

principal investigator: Dr. Cynda Crawford, University of Florida

Full Sponsor: Fort Worth/Tarrant County Animal Foundation

sponsorship not needed

Year: 2 of 2. $23,379

Canine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory infection in dogs that can progress to life-threatening pneumonia and death in some animals. Dogs in shelter facilities, boarding/training facilities, day care centers, veterinary clinics, pet stores and grooming parlors are at highest risk for exposure. Due to the increasing frequency of canine influenza outbreaks that impact the health and welfare of dogs, a vaccine is urgently needed to provide protection from infection. However, vaccination will interfere with the current serology test used to confirm the diagnosis of infected dogs. The objective of this study is to develop a diagnostic test strategy that can differentiate infected dogs from those that are vaccinated, thus ensuring that infected dogs are properly managed.