Animals Fiji's Research initiatives focus on advancing knowledge to improve the lives of animals in Fiji and beyond. We collaborate with researchers, universities, and institutions to conduct studies and gather insights that drive positive change for animals. Through research, we aim to find innovative solutions to challenges in animal welfare and advocate for evidence-based practices that benefit animals and communities alike.

Research Animals Fiji has been involved in:

Companion Animals Helath & Vector-Borne Disease

• Humphreys, W. (2016). Investigating the prevalence of Canine Heartworm ( Dirofilaria immitis ) and 3 other Vector Borne Diseases on Viti Levu , Fiji.

• Atkinson, P. J., Quimby, C., Datt, A., Nielsen, T. D., & Caraguel, C. G. B. (submitted). Diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care tests to rule-in heartworm infection in clinically suspected dogs using Bayesian latent class modelling.

Working Animal Welfare

• Fröhlich, N., Sells, P. D., Sommerville, R., Bolwell, C. F., Cantley, C., Martin, J. E., Gordon, S. J. G., & Coombs, T. (2020). Welfare Assessment and Husbandry Practices of Working Horses in Fiji. Animals : an open access journal from MDPI, 10(3), 392. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10030392

Dog Genetics & Pacific Population Insights

• Shannon, L. M., Boyko, R. H., Castelhano, M., Corey, E., Hayward, J. J., McLean, C., White, M. E., Abi Said, M., Anita, B. A., Bondjengo, N. I., Calero, J., Galov, A., Hedimbi, M., Imam, B., Khalap, R., Lally, D., Masta, A., Oliveira, K. C., Pérez, L., Randall, J., … Boyko, A. R. (2015). Genetic structure in village dogs reveals a Central Asian domestication origin. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 112(44), 13639–13644. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1516215112

Veterinary Capacity & Field Work

• Crowley, G., & Crowley, L. (2020). RVN sisters on tour. Veterinary Nursing Journal, 35(5), 138-141.

Current Research Animals Fiji is involved in

• Tavakubu Dog Population Management Study