The race is on toward better equine health. Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) has committed nearly $600,000 toward 14 new and continuing veterinary studies for horses in 2005. Foundation-funded scientists at universities throughout the United States will study critical health issues, including cancer, foal pneumonia, colic, laminitis, genetic diseases, neurologic disorders, eye infections, pain management, and pulmonary disorders.

Overall, the organization has approved more than $4.2 million in 2005 to fund 107 veterinary studies for dogs, cats, horses, llamas/alpacas, and wildlife. For a complete list of MAF-funded studies, including investigator, location, study description, and sponsors, go to www.MorrisAnimalFoundation.org or call 800/243-2345.

Morris Animal Foundation is a 56-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring a healthier tomorrow for companion animals and wildlife. Since its inception, the Foundation has funded more than 1,150 humane animal health studies with funds exceeding $36 million. One hundred percent of all annual, unrestricted contributions support animal health studies, not administration or the cost of fund raising