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July 31, 2026

European Commission Grants Marketing Authorization for NOBIVAC NXT HCPChFeLV from Merck Animal Health

S&P Global Animal Health awarded NUMELVI® Best Companion Animal Product and INNOVAX® ND-ILT-IBD Best Food Animal Product. This is the 8th consecutive year that Merck Animal Health earned an S&P Global Award and the first time a company has won the Best Product Companion Animal and Best Product Food Animal awards in the same year.

Study from Merck Animal Health Reveals Opportunity to Increase Feline Vaccination through Knowledge Sharing Between Veterinarians and Cat Owners

Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), today announced the publication of results from a recent global survey of cat owners and veterinarians aimed at uncovering key drivers, barriers and unmet needs affecting feline vaccination compliance.

Study Reveals Dog Owners and Veterinarians See Challenges in Treating Allergic Skin Disease, Highlighting a Need for a Targeted Rapid Onset Treatment for Dogs of All Ages

Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a conditional approval for EXZOLT™ CATTLE-CA1 (fluralaner topical solution). This innovative product is in the newest class of parasiticides known as isoxazolines.

Merck Animal Health to Acquire TARGAN

Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), today announced a comprehensive scientific review of dairy cattle parasites has revealed that “hidden” infections are costing the global cattle industry billions of dollars every year.

Merck Animal Health Reinforces Commitment to Help Protect U.S. Livestock from New World Screwworm Threat

Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), today reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to supporting the cattle industry in its response to the growing threat of New World screwworm (NWS) following confirmation of the first case in U.S. cattle, underscoring the continued need for industry-wide collaboration to combat this devastating parasite. As a leader in livestock health, Merck Animal Health has been on the forefront of developing innovative medicines for the prevention and treatment of NWS, facilitating information sharing and conversation, and providing educational resources for the livestock industry.

New Research from Merck Animal Health Reveals “Hidden” Parasitic Infections Cost Global Dairy Industry Billions Each Year

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Building the Next Generation of Veterinary Business Leaders

For veterinary students, developing clinical expertise is only part of the journey. Many graduates will also be called upon to lead teams, navigate financial decisions and help shape the future of veterinary practice. To help prepare students for those responsibilities, Merck Animal Health created the VetSim Student Business Challenge, an immersive learning experience designed to strengthen business acumen, financial literacy and leadership skills before students enter professional practice. Developed in collaboration with the Veterinary Business Management Association (VBMA), the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and Advantexe Learning Solutions, the program provides students with a realistic environment to experience the challenges of managing and growing a veterinary practice. The initiative builds on findings from the Merck Animal Health Veterinary Wellbeing Studies, which highlight the impact that financial stress and business-related challenges can have on veterinary professionals. By helping students develop confidence in business management and financial decision-making before entering practice, VetSim […]

Why Horse Owners Need to Rethink Bug Season in 2026

From mosquitoes to ticks to screwworm, new forces are reshaping equine health this summer. 2026 marks a turning point.

Impact of animal health innovation

Animal health rarely makes national headlines, unless a disease outbreak compels it into the spotlight. When our agricultural and veterinary systems work as they should, they’re easily taken for granted.

New World Screwworm Is Back: What Livestock Producers Need to Know

In today’s world, many of us do not have a strong recognition of the importance that farm animals play in our daily lives.

New Global Survey Shows Itch is Taking a Toll on Pets, Owners and Vets

A new global survey, “Pet Owner and Vet Perspectives on Canine Pruritus,” reveals that itchy skin and allergic skin disease are among the most common reasons dogs visit the veterinarian.

‘Hidden’ Parasitic Infections in Dairy Cattle Cost the Industry Billions Every Year

Recent research suggests that the global impact of parasites is far greater than many realize, costing the industry billions of dollars each year, with most losses driven by reduced performance.

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