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In 2008, Morris Animal Foundation will fund nearly 200 new and continuing studies for dogs, cats, horses, llamas/alpacas, and wildlife as well as more than 40 veterinary student projects.
We also have numerous studies nearing completion. You can search our current study database by species and/or disease to learn more about the studies we are funding in the areas you care most about. The results will also show you whether a study is available for sponsorship.
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D07MS-614: Molecular Evaluation of Canine and Feline Parvoviruses in Southern California
principal investigator: Kimberly Ann Bridges, Veterinary Student Scholar, Western University of Health Sciences
needs sponsorship
Year: 1 of 1. $5,000
Cats and dogs sometimes become very ill because of infections with parvoviruses. In 2007, these viruses seemed to cause more frequent and severe disease than usual in animals in several shelters in Southern California. Using genetic tools, the student will analyze the DNA found in blood and feces samples of affected dogs and cats. By comparing the DNA sequences to known parvovirus genes, she hopes to identify whether there are new variations of canine parvovirus (the dog virus) and feline panleukopenia virus (the cat virus) that have caused increased illness in dogs and heart problems in cats. This information will help to better prevent and treat these infections.
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