Merck Animal Health's Groundbreaking Initiative Boosts Minority-Owned Cattle Farms – Here’s How It’s Transforming the Industry
Merck Animal Health, in partnership with the Winston County Self Help Cooperative, has launched the Beef Cattle Herd Health Initiative in East Central Mississippi. This two-year program aims to improve the economic and environmental sustainability of minority-owned cattle herds through education, training, and hands-on support. Learn more about this transformative initiative.
Revolutionizing Dairy Farming: Merck Animal Health’s New Technology Tracks Calf Health Like Never Before!
Discover how Merck Animal Health's SENSEHUB Dairy Youngstock is transforming dairy farming with the first-ever monitoring technology for calves. This groundbreaking tool from birth to 12 months helps dairy producers enhance calf care, improve herd health, and boost overall productivity by using data-driven insights to identify and treat health issues early.
Game Changer Alert: Merck Animal Health Unveils Revolutionary Vaccine for Swine Health
Prepare for a swine health revolution! Merck Animal Health has just unveiled a groundbreaking vaccine that's set to transform the industry. Say hello to Sequivity with Microsol Diluvac Forte (MDF) adjuvant, the latest weapon in the fight against swine diseases.
This cutting-edge vaccine harnesses the power of RNA Particle Technology, a game-changing innovation that promises safe, flexible, and precise protection for gilts and sows. By combining the trusted MDF adjuvant with the Sequivity platform, Merck has created a dynamic duo capable of addressing the unique needs of specific herds.
Merck Animal Health’s $1.3B Aqua Business Acquisition
Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the aqua business of Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) for $1.3 billion in cash, consisting of an innovative portfolio of medicines and vaccines, nutritionals and supplements for aquatic species; two related aqua manufacturing facilities in Canada and Vietnam; as well as a research facility in Chile. The acquisition is expected to be completed by mid-year 2024, subject to approvals from regulatory authorities and other customary closing conditions.
Veterinary Mental Health Revolution: Groundbreaking Study Shows Unprecedented Positive Trends Post-Pandemic!
Increase in Mental Health Resources for ProfessionalsAlmost three-quarters of veterinary professionals express personal satisfaction with their career, but there are still factors they are concerned about, including high exhaustion, work-life balance, and shortage of vets, all of which can contribute to a feeling of burnout. Results indicate that more veterinarians who needed mental health support received outpatient treatment and counseling for mental health challenges in 2023. Moreover, there has been a substantial increase in clinics supporting their team's mental health and emotional wellbeing, with results showing that 38% of clinics now offer an employee assistance program (EAP) as opposed to 31% in 2021 and 27% in 2019.