Solid Heat Stress Management Practices Critical During Summer MonthsMADISON, N.J., July 13, 2016 – Merck Animal Health, in partnership with the Beef Cattle Institute and Production Animal Consultation (PAC), today released the sixth module in the CreatingConnections™ Educational Series that features industry experts who share unique insights and proven techniques to help ensure low-stress cattle […]
MADISON, N.J., June 30, 2016 – Merck Animal Health is pleased to announce that Todd Firkins has joined the company as the Executive Director of U.S. Food Animal Marketing. With more than 20 years’ experience in the animal health industry, Todd brings an extensive background in sales, marketing and management, as well as considerable knowledge […]
MADISON, N.J., June 1, 2016 – Kathleen Heaney, D.V.M., has been named Executive Director of Technical Services for Merck Animal Health’s recently formed U.S. Companion Animal and Equine Team. In her new role, Dr. Heaney will oversee the team’s technical services and pharmacovigilance groups. She initially joined the company in 2010 and most recently served […]
MADISON, N.J., May 31, 2016 – Rick Sibbel, D.V.M., has been named Executive Director of Technical Services for Merck Animal Health’s recently formed U.S. Food Animal Team. In his new role, Dr. Sibbel oversees the technical services and pharmacovigilance groups for the company’s ruminants, swine and poultry businesses.“I’m delighted to lead this group of talented […]
MADISON, N.J., April 29, 2016 – Merck Animal Health is pleased to announce that the Bio Nebraska Life Sciences Association (BNLSA) has selected the company as the recipient of the 2016 Governor’s Bioscience Award. The award, which recognizes significant contributions to Nebraska’s bioscience industry and overall economy, is given to an organization that has made […]
MADISON, N.J., April 26, 2016 – Merck Animal Health today announced that Fairfield T. Bain, D.V.M., M.B.A, Dipl. ACVIM, Dipl. ACVP, Dipl. ACVECC, has joined its equine veterinary technical services team. Previously, Dr. Bain was clinical professor of equine internal medicine and equine section head at the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine.A graduate […]
Madison, N.J., April 21, 2016 – Merck Animal Health is pleased to announce that Harrisvaccines, which was acquired by the company in November, received the Technology Association of Iowa (TIA) 2016 Prometheus Awards for Best User of Technology, Life Sciences Company of the Year and Small/Medium Technology Company of the Year.“This recognition from the TIA […]
MADISON, N.J., April 20, 2016 – Merck Animal Health, in partnership with the Academy of Veterinary Consultants (AVC), recently honored Bill Swafford, D.V.M., AVC Executive Director, with the 2016 Outstanding Service Award. Dr. Swafford was recognized for his influential role in helping to grow the AVC from a small group of leading beef-cattle veterinarians founded […]
Non-Invasive Device Helps Diagnose Bovine Respiratory DiseaseMADISON, N.J., April 19, 2016 – Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada) today announced plans to acquire worldwide rights for the Whisper® Veterinary Stethoscope System from Minnesota-based Geissler Companies. The Whisper Veterinary Stethoscope System is a Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) detection system […]
MADISON, N.J., April 12, 2016 – In the wake of the devastation recently caused by the wildfires in Oklahoma and Kansas, Merck Animal Health has announced it will donate $10,000 to help support communities impacted by the fires. The Kansas Livestock Foundation and Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation will each receive $5,000 to assist in the recovery […]