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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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D07FE-601: Effect of Exogenous Melatonin on Prevention of Breeding Season in the Domestic Cat
principal investigator: Ana Cristina Carranza Martin, Veterinary Student Scholar, Catholic University of Córdoba, Argentina
needs sponsorship
Year: 1 of 1. $2,400
Melatonin is a hormone that regulates reproduction in cats. In this study, the student will randomly treat 16 female cats with either melatonin or a placebo and will then evaluate the long-term release of melatonin. She will monitor the cats to determine whether increased melatonin can prevent the feline estrus cycle. This pilot trial hopes to identify an efficient, safe and practical drug protocol that could be used to control overpopulation during the breeding season.
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