Swine
Differentiated health solutions focused on improving swine health and farm sustainability.
Supporting Swine Health through Disease Control
Swine diseases significantly impact the health and productivity of pigs, often leading to significant economic losses for farmers. Understanding and managing these diseases is crucial for maintaining a healthy swine population.
Sows
Pigs
Piglets
- Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyo) are infectious agents causing two of the top 5 diseases impacting swine production.
- Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is one of the top 5 major diseases in swine production and one of the most significant health risks for pigs worldwide.
- Lawsonia Intracellularis also known as porcine proliferative enteropathy (PE), causes ileitis, a common and costly gastrointestinal disease.
- Streptococcus Suis (Strepsuis) causes streptococcal disease in pigs, which is an endemic problem mostly recognized by neurological clinical signs associated with meningitis, stiff joints, and mortality in the post-weaning phase.
Our Solutions
From piglets to sows, we offer a range of health solutions to support the health and well-being of pigs. We understand the importance of herd health management and focus on creating solutions to improve farmers’ economic sustainability.
Vaccines
Protecting Against a Wide Range of Diseases
Our range of IM and ID vaccines offers comprehensive protection against multiple respiratory and intestinal diseases. These highly effective products are designed for flexibility and convenience, either as a ready-to-use formulation or to be mixed and administered concurrently. Trusted globally, our vaccines are proven to protect your pigs and safeguard your farm against the risks of disease.
Therapeutics
Fertility Solutions
We offer a complete portfolio of fertility solutions to enhance the reproductive management of the herd, from estrus synchronization to ovulation induction.
Merck Animal Health is dedicated to the health and well-being of swine herds throughout their lifecycle.
Technology
Precision Technology Solutions for Farmers
Merck Animal Health is committed to bringing innovation and sustainability to pig farming with solutions that maximize productivity through animal and employee well-being. With seamless, more accurate individual pig data collection using electronic identification and readers, needle-free intradermal vaccine technology, and monitoring from birth to harvest, we deliver real-time insights that drive measurable improvements at both an individual and herd level.
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Integration of Biopharma and Technology in Swine Production: Addressing Whole Herd Health
The livestock industry, including swine production, is increasingly influenced by digital technologies as it faces growing demands for improved traceability, animal welfare, and operational efficiency. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), global pork production reached approximately 120 million tons in 2022, highlighting the scale and importance of the sector. At the same time, producers are under pressure to adopt practices that ensure sustainability and meet regulatory and consumer expectations.
Merck Animal Health Announces Winners of the 2024 High-Quality Pork Pignnovation Award
Romain Delcombel, Joao Lopes and Jaap de Wit were recognized for their work to advance swine innovation and technology Rahway, NJ, November 13, 2024 – 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 winners
The IDAL® Way, 20 Years and Counting
For the past 20 years, the IDAL needle-free intradermal vaccination system has provided farmers with a first-in-class, high technology answer to swine vaccination, and its continued use and evolution demonstrates the impact it has had on the swine industry to this day. IDAL’s proven technology eliminates the traditional needle and syringe and offers a convenient approach that improves animal welfare.
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