Merck Animal Health to Present Data on Poultry Respiratory Disease Control at World Veterinary Poultry Association Congress (WVPAC)
As Diamond Sponsor, Company Will Host Symposium and Poster Presentations
MADISON, N.J., September 1, 2015 – Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada) today announced it will be a Diamond Sponsor of the 19th World Veterinary Poultry Association Congress (WVPAC), taking place in Cape Town, South Africa from September 7-11. As well as presenting data on new vaccines (NOBILIS® Primo QX and INNOVAX® range of products), the company will hold a satellite symposium at the Congress focusing on the control of poultry respiratory disease.
“Merck Animal Health is committed to improving the health and performance of poultry,” said William Vaughn, Global Marketing Director for the company. “Respiratory disease is a significant concern for the poultry industry, so we are pleased to take part in the World Veterinary Poultry Association Congress and provide producers with important information that can help them protect their flocks.”
In addition to more than 10 presentations, Merck Animal Health will highlight important data related to INNOVAX®-ND-ILT, a vector vaccine soon to be available for protecting poultry against infectious laryngotracheitis, as well as Newcastle disease and Marek’s disease:
- Recombinant vaccine effectiveness against ND problems in layers in highly ND challenged area
Husam Bakri, Merck Animal Health Scientific Affairs
Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 14:00-14:15 ; Meeting Room 1.6 - Double recombinant HVT-based vaccine for simultaneous protection against Newcastle disease, Marek’s disease and infectious laryngotracheitis
Ian Tarpey, Merck Animal Health, Biology & Discovery
Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 16:30-16:45; Meeting Room 1.6
At WVPAC, Merck Animal Health will also convene six of the world’s top experts on the subject for a symposium on poultry respiratory disease control, with discussion being driven by live questions from attendees. The symposium will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on September 9 from 17:00-19:00. Congress attendees can contact their local Merck Animal Health representative for more information. Expert panelists at the symposium will include:
- Dr. Jane Cook , Researcher, Institute for Animal Health, Houghton Laboratory
- Dr. Richard Currie , President, x-OvO Limited
- Dr. Sjaak de Wit , Senior Scientist, GD Animal Health Service
- Dr. Mark Jackwood , Department Head, Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center, University of Georgia
- Dr. Ian Tarpey , Head of Global Poultry R&D and Global Discovery & Technology, Merck Animal Health
- Dr. Guillermo Zavala , Founder, Avian Health International
To help more producers improve the performance of their flocks, a limited number of Congress attendees will also be invited to Step Up to Solutions by visiting the top level of Merck Animal Health’s two-story booth, where they can have one-on-one discussions with experts in the poultry industry. Attendees who are interested in attending Step Up to Solutions should contact their local Merck Animal Health sales representative or visit the Merck Animal Health booth #8.
For more information on WVPAC 2015, visit http://www.wvpac2015.com .
About Merck Animal Health
Today’s Merck is a global healthcare leader working to help the world be well. Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada, is the global animal health business unit of Merck. Through its commitment to the Science of Healthier Animals™, Merck Animal Health offers veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest range of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services. Merck Animal Health is dedicated to preserving and improving the health, well-being and performance of animals. It invests extensively in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. Merck Animal Health is present in more than 50 countries, while its products are available in some 150 markets. For more information, visit www.merck-animal-health.com or connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter at @MerckAH.
INNOVAX®is a registered trademark and PROTECTOTYPE ™ is a trademark of Intervet International B.V., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ.
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