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Morris Animal Foundation Announces Two New Grants for Canadian Veterinary Colleges
February 2, 2024
Morris Animal Foundation Announces Two New Grants for Canadian Veterinary Colleges
The Morris Animal Foundation recently announced its selection of 10 new grants dedicated to enhancing the well-being of domesticated horses, ponies, donkeys and mules.
Grant awardees include two professors from Canadian veterinary colleges:
- Kristen Conn, University of Saskatchewan, Canada; "Understanding the Chromatin Regulation of Lytic Equine Herpesvirus 1 (EHV1) Gene Expression." Researchers will work to understand better how EHV1 causes disease and use this information to inform the development of improved treatments.
- Thilo Pfau, University of Calgary, Canada; "A Team-Based Approach to Monitoring Gait Symmetry: Hoof Care Providers, Horse Owners and Veterinarians Working Toward Prevention of Lameness." Researchers will partner with hoof care providers, veterinarians, and owners to evaluate the feasibility of using video technology to monitor horse gait changes.
Learn more about the Morris Animal Foundation here.