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New Branding for Dairy Monitoring Technology

Merck Animal Health announces that its dairy monitoring technology products are now aligned under the SenseHub Dairy brand.

FDA Approves Expanded Indication for Banamine Transdermal
FDA Approves Expanded Indication for Banamine Transdermal

The new indication is for control of pyrexia in dairy cows due to acute mastitis. There is a short milk withhold of 48 hours. 

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Dry Cow Treatment now in Larger Package Option 

Merck Animal Health announces that Orbenin-DC (cloxacillin benzathine intramammary infusion) dry cow treatment is now available in convenient 144-syringe pails.

Merck Donates $500,000 to West Texas A&M University
Merck Donates $500,000 to West Texas A&M University

The funding supports a feedlot renovation and expansion project to advance student education, according to the company.

New: Arovyn Approved for BRD, Pinkeye and Foot Rot
New: Arovyn Approved for BRD, Pinkeye and Foot Rot

This is a broad-spectrum, prescription antibiotic that treats the major organisms associated with bovine respiratory disease (BRD), foot rot and pinkeye.

Unique Ear Tag can help Detect Sick Cattle in the Feedyard
Unique Ear Tag can help Detect Sick Cattle in the Feedyard

SenseHub Feedlot offers those who manage and care for cattle an innovative new approach to detecting illness, including bovine respiratory disease.

9 out of 10 veterinarians cite increased stress levels in new research report
9 out of 10 veterinarians cite increased stress levels in new research report

A wide-ranging Veterinary Wellbeing Study is the third such survey Merck Animal Health has conducted since 2017. Veterinarians say they are dealing with increased stress levels and more concerns about student debt.

Scours Protection Starts In The Dry Period
Scours Protection Starts In The Dry Period

By vaccinating cows and first-calf heifers in late gestation, producers can reduce the risk of neonatal calf scours in the period just after birth.

Debunking Core-Antigen Vaccine Myths
Debunking Core-Antigen Vaccine Myths

A basic understanding of why core-antigen vaccines are an effective tool during the dry period can help clear up common myths surrounding their usage.

8 Strategies to Reduce Dry Period Mastitis to Improve Reproductive Efficiency
8 Strategies to Reduce Dry Period Mastitis to Improve Reproductive Efficiency

Intramammary infections acquired during the dry period can have a significant impact on milk production, milk quality, herd removal and reproductive performance post-calving.

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Proper Dry-Off Techniques Matter

Cows are at greatest risk of developing new intramammary infections during the dry period.

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Gordon Atkins Named Mentor of the Year

Gordon Atkins, DVM, was named the Mentor of the Year at the American Association of Bovine Practitioners national conference in Louisville, Ky.

Eighteen students were awarded the scholarships.
Scholarships Awarded To Bovine Veterinary Students

Merck presented each student with an American Association of Bovine Practitioners Bovine Veterinary Student Recognition Award, as well as a $5,000 scholarship

Merck Animal Health Launches Nasalgen 3
Merck Animal Health Launches Nasalgen 3

Three-way vaccine offers immunity against IBR.

Bovine veterinarians often work long hours in challenging outdoor conditions.
Merck Reports on Veterinary Wellbeing Study

Research reveals importance of continued focus on personal and professional health and well-being among veterinarians.

Tim Parks, D.V.M., Merck Animal Health, instructs a service member in proper vaccination techniques.
A Kind Gift. A Helping Hand. Lives Changed.

New farm equipment donation to S.A.V.E. Farm to help America’s heroes learn new skills, start new lives.

Antelliq brands include Allflex Livestock Intelligence, Sure Petcare and Biomark.
Merck Adds Digital Monitoring Systems with Antelliq Acquisition

Merck , known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, this week announced the completion of its acquisition of Antelliq Corporation.