Medical
Rescue dogs focus of AMC/CHF study
March 1st 2002New York-The Animal Medical Center (AMC) and the Canine Health Foundation (KHF) have plans to launch a scientific study to evaluate health risks and injuries to search and rescue dogs working at the World Trade Center following the September 11th attacks.
Veterinary outreach nails $100,000
March 1st 2002The AKC's Veterinary Outreach Program has received $100,000 for their 2002 scholarships, awarded to students in veterinary schools who are pursuing canine-related studies. AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC-CAR) has donated the funds for the program this year.
Morris Animal Foundation funds $3.7 million in studies
March 1st 2002Englewood, Colo.-Morris Animal Foundation is funding $3.7 million in humane animal health studies this year. With this level of funding, the organization continues to establish itself as the world's largest foundation funding companion animal and wildlife health studies.