The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) is proud to announce Dr. Andrew Moorhead as the 2026 recipient of The Stanton Foundation Canine Spectrum of Care Clinical Trials Grant, supporting canine clinical research focused on cost-effective diagnostic and treatment options. This initiative aims to help veterinarians provide quality care to clients with limited budgets.
“While the American Heartworm Society three-dose melarsomine protocol eliminates the most heartworms in the least amount of time, this protocol is not an option for every client. Evaluation of the efficacy of an oral moxidectin product will allow veterinarians to have additional alternative options for less invasive and lower cost heartworm treatment, and provide scientific evidence for protocols that may have already been attempted but not documented.”
Sara E. Gonzalez, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice), University of Georgia
Jennifer R. Sims, DVM, University of Georgia
Staci Cannon, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice), University of Georgia
Elyssa Campbell, PhD, Department of Infectious Diseases, University of Georgia
Lindsay Starkey, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), Oklahoma State University
Marisa K. Ames, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), University of California-Davis, Davis, CA