Blocking Heartworm Transmission Researchers will investigate the use of a bacteria to help block transmission of heartworm parasites by mosquitoes. DogsInfectious Disease
Investigating Transmission and Disease Risk of COVID-19 in Dogs Researchers will analyze the risk and rate of transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19 from humans to pet dogs. DogsInfectious Disease
Understanding Antimicrobial-resistant Infections in a Hospital Environment Researchers will determine how antimicrobial infections emerge and/or persist in veterinary hospitals to help better inform prevention measures. HorsesInfectious Disease
Understanding the Lifecycle of Deadly Parasite Researchers will study the disease process and immune function of cats impacted by Cytauxoon felis, an emerging tick-borne parasite. CatsInfectious Disease
Creating a New Tool to Fight a Deadly Tick-borne Disease Researchers will establish a culture system to grow Cytauxzoon felis, a tick-borne parasite that can cause life-threatening illness in pet cats. CatsInfectious Disease
Developing Diagnostic Tests for a Newly Discovered Virus Researchers will develop blood tests to diagnose a recently discovered hepadnavirus, a pathogen suspected to cause liver disease in cats. CatsInfectious Disease
Studying Parvovirus Strains to Improve Vaccine Efficacy Researchers will investigate the cat-and-mouse game between the dog’s immune response and canine parvovirus, an infectious gastrointestinal illness of puppies and young dogs. DogsInfectious Disease