Investigating a New Threat to Sea Otter Health
SUMMARY: Researchers will study the emergence of Leptospira infections in the endangered southern sea otter as a step to saving this cherished species.
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New Fellowship Study Aims to Combat Deadly Disease Threatening Endangered Southern Sea Otters
January 29, 2026 – A newly funded fellowship training study led by Dr. Kristen Schott aims to combat leptospirosis, an emerging disease threatening endangered southern sea otters.
Morris Animal Foundation Funds Five New Equine Health Studies to Advance Disease Prevention & Treatment
January 30, 2026 – Morris Animal Foundation is funding five new equine health studies focused on improving diagnosis, treatment and prevention of major horse diseases.
Antibiotic Resistance in Animals: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What Science Is Doing About It
February 17, 2026 – Antibiotic resistance is making infections harder to treat in animals, and this article explains how it happens, why it matters to people, and how science is working to protect animal health.
Stopping Interspecies Spread of Tuberculosis
March 8, 2016 – Badgers are known carriers of the bacteria that causes tuberculosis and are suspected to be major players in spreading the disease.
What Science Is Revealing About How Dogs Age — and What It Means for Your Pet
February 24, 2026 – Dogs are living longer than ever – and Morris Animal Foundation is funding the science to make sure those extra years are healthy ones, from studies on biological aging and inflammation to a free webinar series on senior dog care.
Funding Collaboration to Advance Dolphin Pulmonary Health Assessment
February 25, 2026 – Morris Animal Foundation funded a groundbreaking 2025 interdisciplinary workshop bringing together veterinary, radiology, pulmonology and conservation experts to improve how we assess and protect dolphin lung health.
Morris Animal Foundation Opens Funding Call for Canine Health Research Proposals
DENVER/March 5, 2026 – Morris Animal Foundation is now accepting pre-proposals for research to advance the health and welfare of dogs, including companion and working dogs.
Assessing How Climate Change Affects Sea Turtle Hatchlings
SUMMARY: Researchers will study rising temperatures' impact on the hatch and the emergence success of nesting loggerhead and green sea turtles, including hatchling survival, growth rates and sex ratio changes.
Gauging the Effectiveness of Yellow Fever Vaccine for Monkeys
SUMMARY: Researchers will assess if the currently available yellow fever vaccine for humans is equally safe and effective in New World primates as a tool to address disease outbreaks.