News Releases

Protects Poultry against Highly Contagious Respiratory Virus MADISON, NJ, September 22, 2015 – Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the USA and Canada) today announced the launch of INNOVAX®-ILT, the company’s novel vaccine that, in a single shot, protects poultry against infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) as well as Marek’s disease for use in […]

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First conditional license awarded since the outbreak in early 2015 AMES, Iowa, September 21, 2015 – Ames, Iowa-based vaccine producer, Harrisvaccines, today announced it has been granted United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) conditional licensure of the company’s Avian Influenza Vaccine, RNA. This is the first conditional license for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) granted […]

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Program Offers Opportunities to Collaborate Across Countries MADISON, N.J., September 11, 2015 – Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the USA and Canada) is proud to announce the return of the NOBIVAC® Global Vet Exchange Program. Twenty-four veterinarians from eight countries will have the opportunity to visit clinics across the globe and […]

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Award to Honour Best Original Research Published in Avian Pathology MADISON, N.J., September 3, 2015 – Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada) and the World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA) today announced they will present the Dr. Bart Rispens Research Award in the opening ceremony of the WVPA 2015 […]

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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 […]

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Evaluation Assesses Vaccine Needs Starting in the Hatchery MADISON, NEW JERSEY, August 19, 2015 – Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the USA and Canada) today announced the launch of the Convenience Program Evaluation. This innovative new poultry health field service, is a new addition to the company’s Convenience Program, an initiative designed to help […]

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Vaccine Provides Flocks with Earlier and More Complete Protection MADISON, N.J., August 10, 2015 – Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada) today announced the launch of the FORTEGRA® vaccine in Latin America to protect broilers against coccidiosis, a parasitic disease of the intestinal tract. FORTEGRA contains the […]

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Updated June 23, 2015   Nothing is more important to Merck Animal Health than the safety and efficacy of our products, and the health and well-being of animals. As you may be aware, a post on a social media site about Bravecto circulated earlier this month. As a responsible animal health company, we take every report seriously […]

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Nothing is more important to Merck Animal Health than the safety and efficacy of our products, and the health and well-being of animals. As you may be aware, a post on a social media site about Bravecto recently began circulating. As a responsible animal health company, we take every report seriously and investigate thoroughly. Please know we […]

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MADISON, NJ, June 9, 2015 – The 3rd International Symposium on Neglected Influenza Viruses (ISNIV) held in Athens, Georgia was an opportunity for young and upcoming scientists to be recognized. Two Junior Investigator Best Speaker awards and two Junior Investigator Best Poster awards were presented by Merck Animal Health to encourage ongoing research into important aspects […]

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