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Testing A New Resource to Help End-of-Life Care in Horses

SUMMARY: Researchers will test and refine a new resource to aid horse owners and veterinarians work through end-of-life decisions. THE PROBLEM: Horses rely on their owners to make decisions about...

Horses

Understanding the Mechanisms of Diarrhea in Horses

SUMMARY: Researchers will study the fluid shifts in the large intestine of horses, with a special focus on diarrhea caused by Clotridioides difficile. THE PROBLEM: The horse has a unique...

Analyzing Genetic Factors Influencing Outcomes and Bacterial Resistance in Foal Pneumonia

SUMMARY: Researchers will uncover genes for disease outcomes and antimicrobial resistance in Rhocococcus equi, the agent responsible for serious foal pneumonia. THE PROBLEM: Rhodococcus equi infections are a significant cause...

A Gift to Make the Planet a Healthier Home for Wildlife

December 13, 2016 – Learn more about how environment lead contamination has long lasting and profound effects on wildlife.

Understanding Mitral Valve Disease in Horses

SUMMARY: Researchers will look for biomarkers to improve diagnosis, provide a more accurate prognosis, and unravel the pathophysiology of mitral valve regurgitation in horses. THE PROBLEM: Mitral valve regurgitation (MR)...

A white with black spots horse galloping through the snow

Morris Animal Foundation Now Accepting Equine Behavior Research Proposals

MEDIA ALERT: DENVER/January 8, 2025 – Morris Animal Foundation announced a new call for pilot study research proposals aimed at improving the lives of horses through the study of equine behavior relating to mental health and welfare.

yellow-eyed penguin, or hoiho in New Zealand

How Morris Animal Foundation Is Keeping Penguins Healthy

January 9, 2025 – Who doesn’t love penguins? With their adorable “tuxedos”, wobbly gait and amazing swimming prowess, penguins are perennial animal favorites. Here at the Foundation, we’ve been interested in keeping these iconic birds’ healthy since funding our first study in 2000.

Wildlife

Golden retriever standing in a snowy field

Morris Animal Foundation Seeks Canine Health Research Proposals for Next Phase of its Hemangiosarcoma Initiative

Updated March 20, 2025 – Morris Animal Foundation is now accepting proposals for the study of canine hemangiosarcoma. Grant applications are due by April 9, 2025, 4:59 p.m. ET.

Newly Funded Studies Aim to Improve Health of Senior Dogs

MEDIA ALERT: DENVER/January 23, 2025 – As dogs live longer lives, their health challenges also change. The Foundation recognized this trend and made senior dog health the focus of our October call for research proposals. We selected eight for funding that are slated to begin in early 2025.

New Wildlife Fellowship Training Grant Recipients Announced

MEDIA ALERT: DENVER/January 27, 2025 — Morris Animal Foundation announced funding for four new wildlife Fellowship Training grants to provide much needed funding to train the next generation of wildlife health researchers.