Innovative Addition Further Strengthens CIV Product LineMADISON, N.J., November 20, 2015 – In response to the H3N2 canine influenza (CIV) outbreaks that impacted dogs in 241 states, Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada) today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a conditional product license […]
Acquisition Expands and Complements Merck Animal Health’s Strong Vaccine PortfolioMADISON, N.J., November 12, 2015 – Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada) and Harrisvaccines, Inc., today announced the companies have entered into an agreement under which Merck Animal Health will acquire Harrisvaccines, a privately-held company that develops, manufactures […]
Community Invited to “HomeAgain Helps Day” On Nov. 7MADISON, N.J, Nov. 2, 2015 – In celebration of National Shelter Appreciation Week, Merck Animal Health today announced the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) as the Shelter of the Year for its “HomeAgain Helps” campaign. This campaign was launched to recognize exceptional shelters that have made […]
Findings highlight areas for improvement in practice managementMADISON, N.J., Oct. 27, 2015 – The second phase of the National Equine Veterinary Economic Study gives equine practitioners practical information to help them identify the most impactful areas to focus on for improving the profitability and value of their practice. The objective of the study was to […]
Creating a Stronger Voice for AgricultureMADISON, N.J., Oct. 21, 2015 – Merck Animal Health today announced its sponsorship of the 2015 National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Convention & Expo, which will be held Oct. 28-31 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. This year’s theme – “Amplify” – brings into focus the need […]
The company will provide 48 million doses of Avian Influenza Vaccine, RNAAMES, Iowa, October 14, 2015 – Iowa-based vaccine producer, Harrisvaccines, today announced it has been awarded a contract to provide Avian Influenza H5 vaccine to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS). This action is being taken to […]
Co-recipient Dr. William C. Campbell Conducted his Nobel Prize-winning Work at Merck Research LaboratoriesKENILWORTH, N.J., Oct. 5, 2015 — Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, proudly congratulates William C. Campbell, a retired scientist from Merck Research Laboratories, who was jointly named the 2015 Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or […]
MADISON, N.J., Sept. 29, 2015 – Merck Animal Health today introduced two new Dairy Care365® animal handling training video modules that focus on caring for calves – the lifeblood of any operation. The first video module covers care and handling of the newborn calf from birth through the first two weeks of life, while the second […]
SUMMIT, N.J., Sept. 21, 2015 – In recognition of his commitment to mentoring bovine veterinary students and young veterinarians, Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada) and the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) presented Dean Christianson, D.V.M., with the Mentor of the Year Award at this […]
First conditional license awarded since the outbreak in early 2015AMES, Iowa, September 21, 2015 – Ames, Iowa-based vaccine producer, Harrisvaccines, today announced it has been granted United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) conditional licensure of the company’s Avian Influenza Vaccine, RNA. This is the first conditional license for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) granted since […]