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...
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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)...
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.
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.
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.
Studying Diseases at the Wildlife-Livestock Interface in South Africa
SCIENTIFIC TITLE: Spatial epidemiology for wildlife health and conflict mitigation at the wildlife-livestock interface in a sub-Saharan savannah START DATE: Spring 2025 PROJECTED DURATION: 2 years SUMMARY: Researchers will study...