Morris Animal Foundation Opens 2025 Call for Equid Health Research Proposals
Morris Animal Foundation has issued a call for research proposals to improve the health and welfare of domesticated horses, ponies, donkeys and mules.
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Looking for New Biomarkers of Hemangiosarcoma
SUMMARY: Researchers will look for new biomarkers for early diagnosis of hemangiosarcoma. THE PROBLEM: Hemangiosarcoma is a serious and deadly form of cancer that affects all dogs but golden retrievers...
Hairy Situation for Polar Bears
December 3, 2014 – Learn what the Foundation is doing to help these iconic animals not only survive but thrive.
Morris Animal Foundation Opens Call for Wildlife Fellowship Training Grant Proposals
June 11, 2025 – Morris Animal Foundation is now accepting proposals for its Wildlife Fellowship Training program, a prestigious opportunity for early-career scientists focused on advancing the health and welfare of wildlife species.
Mammary Cancer in Dogs and Cats: What Every Pet Owner Should Know
June 12, 2025 – Mammary cancer is a serious and often deadly disease in dogs and cats, but early spaying, regular exams, and timely veterinary care can significantly reduce risk and improve outcomes.
Saving Florida’s Iconic Pygmy Rattlesnake
SUMMARY: Researchers will study a new parasite decimating Florida pygmy rattlesnakes as a step toward control. THE PROBLEM: Raillietiella orientalis (Ro) is an invasive crustacean parasite that is believed to...
Studying Fungal Pathogens Attacking Snakes
SUMMARY: Researchers will study fungal diseases affecting snakes. THE PROBLEM: Fungal diseases are ravaging snakes throughout the United States. Snakes are important for healthy ecosystems and their loss can have...
Testing a Natural Remedy for Fungal Infections
SUMMARY: Researchers will study if curcumin, a substance found in turmeric, can be used to treat chytrid infections in amphibians. THE PROBLEM: Chytrid disease has devastated amphibian populations around the...
Developing New Models to Study Chytrid Fungus
SUMMARY: Researchers will develop a customizable and ethical model to study amphibian chytridiomycosis. THE PROBLEM: Chytridiomycosis, caused by the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) is threatening amphibians around the world. Ninety...
Using Protists as a New Treatment Against Chytrid Fungus
SUMMARY: Researchers will explore the use of protists, tiny organisms that are part of the skin’s microbial community, as a potential protection against chytrid infection. THE PROBLEM: Fungal diseases are...