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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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D07EQ-627: Characterizing the Effects of Vitamin C on Equine Pyridinium Crosslinking
principal investigator: Susie Baker, Veterinary Student Scholar, Mississippi State University
needs sponsorship
Year: 1 of 1. $5,000
Collagen plays an important role in the strength of bone, cartilage and connective tissue. Vitamin C is critical to proper collagen formation in several species, but its exact significance in horses is undetermined. This research project will investigate the effect of Vitamin C on the formation of collagen in the horse. In particular the student will analyze the chemical bonds that are responsible for the tensile strength of collagen in body tissue. This research could lead to dietary modifications for horses which will enhance the strength of bodily tissues including bones, tendons, and ligaments.
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