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Morris Animal Foundation's current studies will give animals longer, healthier lives.
Each year Morris Animal Foundation funds more than 200 health studies to improve the health of dogs, cats, horses, llamas/alpacas and numerous wildlife species. Our support also trains the next generation of veterinary scientists to meet future animal health needs.
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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D08ZO-093: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Nalbuphine in Amazon Parrots
principal investigator: Dr. Joanne Paul-Murphy, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Nearly Complete
sponsorship not needed
Understanding and treating painful conditions in birds has improved considerably in recent years. The standard analgesic used in birds is butorphanol, but it is effective for a relatively short period of time. Nalbuphine works similarly to butorphanol and in mammals provides longer periods of pain relief. This study will determine the effectiveness and duration of this analgesic in parrots. Nalbuphine holds the promise to improve long-term pain relief for birds.
