AAVMC, Merck division unite on AMR projectDecember 10, 2019The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has joined forces with MSD Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., on an international grant program designed to mitigate global health concerns surrounding antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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Merck marks three million rabies vaccine donationsSeptember 19, 2019As World Rabies Day approaches on Sept. 28, Merck Animal Health is doing its part to combat the transmission of rabies.
Merck Animal Health, NEADS launch educational service dog campaignMay 22, 2019A new educational campaign highlights the importance of keeping service dogs healthy from fleas and ticks. Through Bravecto Cares, Merck Animal Health will donate a portion of every Bravecto sale to National Education for Assistance Dog Services (NEADS) World Class Service Dogs from now until June 30. The funds raised will be used to support the training of NEADS Service Dogs. "Merck Animal Health knows how important it is to protect our pets, especially those that work for us," says Mark Pelham, DVM, companion animal professional services, Merck Animal Health. "More than just a nuisance, fleas and ticks can carry illness, such as Lyme disease, to our pets and our families. We are proud to collaborate with NEADS, an organization that shares our dedication to keeping pets healthy as part of their extensive service dog training program." According to NEADS, being in top health is a major factor for a world-class service dog. "The health of our dogs is as important as their task training—if they are not at optimal health, they will not be at ideal performance and can potentially put their handlers at risk," says Cathy Zemaitis, NEADS director of development. As part of the campaign, Merck is …
Merck Animal Health joins AAHA in workplace culture initiativeJanuary 10, 2019Merck Animal Health is joining the American Animal Hospital Association’s (AAHA’s) Healthy Workplace Culture Initiative.
Merck teams up with veterinary students on new educational blogJanuary 8, 2019Nine veterinary students are now sharing their opinions and schooling stories online. The students were chosen to contribute stories to the Merck Manuals Vet Student Stories blog.
Merck releases video interviews of veterinary industry professionalsOctober 30, 2018MerckVetManual.com, has added a series of video interviews with its editorial board members to its collection of digital resources.
Merck Animal Health, AAAP award $50K in scholarshipsApril 5, 2018 Ten second- and third-year veterinary students studying poultry health and wellness have been awarded $5,000 scholarships from Merck Animal Health in partnership with the American Association of Avian Pathologists Foundation (AAAP Foundation). "These recipients are already standout students at their respective universities, and as they prepare to enter the field of poultry production, we want to help provide support for their ongoing education as we know student debt can be a challenge," said Rick Sibbel, DVM, executive director of technical services at Merck. "We are confident that, in the years to come, these talented students will be making a mark on our industry, helping all of us advance the science of healthier animals." The 2018 Merck/AAAP scholarship recipients: Denise Apperson, Oregon State University Jacob Carlson, Kansas State University Dallas Clontz, North Carolina State University Valerie Marcano, University of Georgia Kaytee McCullough, North Carolina State University Sarah Morrissey, Cornell University Kayla Niel, Michigan State University Lisa Tenny, Kansas State University Linnea Tracy, University of Pennsylvania Katie Venters, North Carolina State University "These veterinary students will provide the expertise to nourish the 2050 projected world population of 9.7 billion people with safe and sustainable poultry …
