Helping horses live longer, healthier lives requires ongoing research to give veterinarians the tools they need to better diagnose and treat them. Morris Animal Foundation, a world leader in supporting research to prevent, treat, and cure disease in companion animals, horses, and wildlife, has committed to funding more than 200 animal health studies in 2010, with support for these studies totaling $13 million over the next three years. More than $1.5 million will go toward equine health research. Read descriptions of the studies.  

The 17 equine studies involve foal diseases, laminitis, infectious diseases, and colic. In addition, the Foundation will provide significant funding for its Equine Consortium for Genetic Research, a group of the world�s best equine researchers who are working on multiple collaborative projects to improve equine health through genetics.

The Foundation will also fund more than 50 canine health studies, 24 feline studies, six health studies for llamas and alpacas, and 42 studies designed to improve the lives of captive and wild animals, including anteaters, bears, birds, amphibians, elephants, primates, marine life, wolves, wild cats, and many more.

In response to the growing shortage of veterinary scientists, Morris Animal Foundation designated $3.1 million of the $13 million toward training new scientists. More than 60 students will receive short-term grants through the Veterinary Student Scholars program, which gives students interested in animal health and welfare the opportunity to work with a mentor on research projects and encourages them to consider a career in veterinary research