Merck Animal Health Extends Commitment to Poultry Industry at XXV World Poultry Congress
Featuring Expert Symposium and Data on Optimizing Respiratory Protection
MADISON, N.J., August 30, 2016 – Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada) today announced its participation in the XXV World Poultry Congress (WPC2016), including presentation of scientific data about improving bird health and performance, and an expert symposium to educate customers about approaches to protecting flocks from respiratory problems. The WPC2016 will be held in Beijing, China from September 5-9, 2016.
“Protecting flocks from respiratory disease is a major focus for our customers because it improves performance and reduces the reliance on antibiotics to treat disease. We are pleased to bring together experts to discuss the state of this disease area in Asia,” said Delair Bolis, global poultry business unit head, Merck Animal Health. “The WPC2016 provides a unique forum for sharing the latest scientific developments and best practices to support our customers in improving their businesses by ensuring the health and well-being of their birds.”
The symposium, “An Early Start on Respiratory Protection for a More Profitable Business,” will take place on Monday, September 5, from 10:00– 15:00, at the Intercontinental Beijing. Attendees who are interested in the symposium should contact their local Merck Animal Health sales representative.
Merck Animal Health will also present the following oral presentations:
- Double Recombinant HVT-based Vaccines for Simultaneous Protection Against Newcastle Disease, Marek’s Disease and Infectious Laryngotrcheitis
Rik Koopman, DVM, global technical director, Merck Animal Health
Presentation 3-0189; Tuesday, September 6, 13:30-15:30 (Room 309B; S38)
- Ease Vaccination Program with the Use of Next Generation HVT Recombinant Vaccines, Improving Bird Health and Performance
Rik Koopman, DVM, global technical director, Merck Animal Health
Presentation 3-0066; Thursday, September 8, 16:00-17:30 (Room 309B; S209)
- Broiler Coccidiosis Vaccination: Performance of Flocks Using Vaccine Alone or As Part of Ionophore or Chemical Shuttle Program
Linnea Newman, DVM, global technical director, Merck Animal Health
Presentation 3-0080; Thursday, September 8, 16:00-17:30 (Room 309B; S210)
- Proper Vaccination is Crucial to Optimize the Protection Expected from Vaccine/Vaccination Schedule
Denis Yau, DVM, Asia regional technical manager, Merck Animal Health
Presentation 3-0188; (Room 309B; S212)
Poster presentations include:
- Sphereon® : a Novel Vaccine Formulation Technology for Storage and Preparation of Live Poultry Vaccines: the Case of the Nobilis® IB Primo QX Vaccine, Poster 3-0190
- Serological Prevalence in Diseased Flock Exhibiting Immunosuppression & Respiratory Tract Infection, Poster 3-0094
- IB PCR Survey in Thailand, Poster 3-0158
- Review Poultry Respiratory Health Asia, Poster 3-0089
- Review Poultry Intestinal Health Asia, Poster 3-009
- Consistent Low MIC Enradin with Clostridium Perfrigens 2015, Poster 3-0106
- Survey of Mycoplasma Synoviae Prevalence in the Middle East and North Africa Area, Poster 3-0046
For more information about the XXV World Poultry Congress, visit http://www.wpc2016.cn/.
About Merck Animal Health
For 125 years, Merck has been a global health care 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, Facebook and Twitter at @MerckAH.
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