February is American Heart Month (for pets, too!)
February 6, 2019 – Pets get heart disease too! Learn more about Foundation-funded studies working to give our pets the longest, heart healthy lives possible.
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Science 101: Transcriptomics
February 22, 2018 – Transriptomics is a hot new area of research in human and veterinary medicine. Learn the basics of this new way of studying the inner workings of cells.
Understanding the Role of the Microbiome in Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers will investigate the potential relation between the bacterial composition of the gut, known as the microbiome, and the development of equine metabolic syndrome in Shetland ponies.
Linking Microbiome Changes to Wildlife Herd Health
Researchers will investigate if gut and nasal microbiomes play a role in the health and development of Cape buffalo calves and viability of the herd.
Using Antibiotic-Resistant Genes to Evaluate Human Impact on Wildlife
Researchers will use antibiotic-resistant genes identified in seabirds from two protected conservation areas in Brazil to evaluate the impact of human activity over these environments.
Identifying Drug Resistant Parasites
Researchers will use molecular methods to identify which species of equine parasitic worms come back first after deworming.
Monitoring Stress and Health in Muskoxen
Researchers will investigate the use of stress hormone levels as measures of stress and health of muskoxen.
Saving Endangered Frogs from Deadly Fungal Disease
Researchers will look at ways to boost the immunity of critically endangered amphibians against the deadly fungal disease, chytridiomycosis, responsible for the dramatic decline of amphibian species worldwide.
Reducing Stress and Improving Supportive Care during Capture of Wildlife
Researchers will investigate the effect of tranquilizers and supportive care on captured wildlife during management activities.