Researchers will attempt to identify genetic mutations associated with perianal fistula (painful lesions in the skin and deeper tissue around the anal area of dogs) in two high-risk breeds – German shepherd and Leonberger dogs.

Researchers will analyze the risk and rate of transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19 from humans to pet dogs.

Researchers will validate an owner questionnaire designed to help them recognize and monitor the signs of chronic osteoarthritis pain in horses to improve care for horses suffering from this condition.

Researchers will define behavioral signs of pain in mules using a facial expression scale and a new technology, the Smart Halter™.

Researchers will determine how to distinguish between broken (well-handled) and unbroken (unhandled) horses to improve the welfare of unbroken horses during transport.

Researchers will study the possible connection between parasitic worm infections, the gut microbial community, and a chronic wasting syndrome in mountain gorillas.