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Since our founding in 1948, Morris Animal Foundation has funded hundreds of health research studies to protect, treat and cure the world's companion animals and wildlife.

Our studies have led to major advances in veterinary care, including vaccines and other preventions, diagnostic tools and new therapies for the diseases and health conditions that threaten the lives of the animals we love. Search our completed study database by species and/or disease to learn more about how our work has given animals longer, healthier lives.

Study

D05ZO-617: Potential Impact of Common Diseases on Endangered Ocelots (Leopardus pardalis) in Southern Texas

principal investigator: Katherine Fogelberg, student, Texas A&M University

Project Mentor: Michael Tewes, PhD

completed

Year: 1 of 1. $0

This study looked at the impact of four common feline viral diseases on a subpopulation of the endangered ocelot using serum samples. It was discovered that this subpopulation has two of the four diseases studied. Because we now know that potentially fatal diseases have arrived in this small population, we are better able to appreciate that this may be another reason for mortality or low reproduction rates within the population.

Katherine says, "I learned a great deal during this program, including the process that one must go through to produce results and actually conduct good research â€¦ I certainly have a greater appreciation for those who choose this career path."