Borrelia, Babesia and Rickettsia, Oh My!
July 11, 2019 – Borrelia, babesia and rickettsia are all pathogens with one important thing in common – all are transmitted by ticks. Being aware...
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Buzz Off! Protecting Your Pets From Diseases Spread by Insects
With the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil just around the corner, concerns about the Zika virus have filled the news. But Zika is only one...
Insects Not Only Bug Our Horses, They Spread Potentially Life-Threatening Diseases
As summer heats up and we head outdoors for fun in the sun, we have to deal with one of the more negative aspects of...
Determining How Land Use Affects Tick-Borne Disease in Wild Dogs
Researchers will examine the effects of different forms of land-use on the prevalence of ticks and tick-borne diseases in African wild dogs.
Your Gifts in Action – Fall 2018
November 5, 2018 – For 70 years, Morris Animal Foundation has been a global leader in funding studies to advance animal health. With the help...
Controlling Mange Epidemics in Endangered San Joaquin Kit Foxes
Researchers will develop and assess the effectiveness of a disease management strategy in endangered San Joaquin kit foxes with sarcoptic mange, a fatal skin disease in this species caused by burrowing mites.
Insects and the Hidden Threat They Pose to our Pets
Spending time outdoors with our pets is one of the great perks of being a pet parent. But there often is a price to pay...
Saving Ridgway's Hawks from Extinction
Researchers will study a new, long-term method to reduce botfly infestations in Ridgway's hawk nests, a direct cause of high nestling mortality in this species.
Fostering Wildlife Conservation Through Art
June 28, 2018 – Rebecca Richman has a secret superpower – the ability to create art that connects people with nature . Her latest painting...
What’s Scarier than Zombies, Mummies and Vampires? Botflies!
DENVER/Oct. 30, 2018 – How a team of biologists is taking on an infestation and saving a species from extinction Eggs hatching. Larvae burrowing under...