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Advancing Welfare by Removing Reliance on Horses for Hormone Production

SUMMARY: Researchers will develop a way to synthetically produce Equine Chorionic Gonadotropin (eCG), also known as Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin (PMSG). THE PROBLEM:Equine Chorionic Gonadotropin (eCG), also known as Pregnant...

Developing Software for Gait Analysis

SUMMARY: Researchers will develop a new equine gait analysis software to assessadaptations in movement and muscle activity. THE PROBLEM: Lameness is the most common reason for equine veterinary examination and...

Horses

Testing A New Resource to Help End-of-Life Care in Horses

SUMMARY: Researchers will test and refine a new resource to aid horse owners and veterinarians work through end-of-life decisions. THE PROBLEM: Horses rely on their owners to make decisions about...

Horses

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...

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)...

A white with black spots horse galloping through the snow

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.

yellow-eyed penguin, or hoiho in New Zealand

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.

Wildlife

Golden retriever standing in a snowy field

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.