Milton Keynes, May 02, 2019 – MSD Animal Health has announced Amie Wilson of Ashbrook Equine Hospital, Cheshire as the successful veterinary surgeon to receive its 2018 Veterinary Surgeon Research Bursary in the companion animal sector. Her research proposal is on current equine vaccination practices and protocols used by vets in the UK. 2018 is […]
Milton Keynes, UK, April 30, 2019 – With two recent cases of Leishmanios in untravelled dogs striking the UK, Claire Gotto, veterinary adviser for MSD Animal Health gives her expert advice on how pet owners can protect their pets against Leishmanios, when they travel with their dogs to high risk areas to mainland Europe. How […]
KENILWORTH, N.J., April 1, 2019 – MSD (tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA [NYSE:MRK]), today announced the completion of its acquisition of Antelliq Corporation from funds advised by BC Partners. Today’s announcement positions the company as a global leader in animal health digital tracking, traceability and monitoring technology and complements the existing […]
MILTON KEYNES, UK, 19th March 2019 – Sheep pregnancy scanners across the UK have reported variable results over the winter with some flocks in some areas carrying 20% to 40% fewer lambs than last year. Farmers are therefore being urged to protect every newborn lamb this spring from preventable disease threats. “It looks like lamb numbers […]
Milton Keynes, March 12, 2019 – This year’s Horse Health Week (HHW), taking place between 25 and 29 March 2019, will arrive at an important time when, following the much publicised cases of equine flu, practices, yards and owners will be more focused on the importance of preventative healthcare than ever before. This year HHW […]
MILTON KEYNES, UNITED KINGDOM, MARCH 11, 2019 – Healthy livestock is the cornerstone of the future sustainability of the UK livestock industry, according to a white paper launched today by MSD Animal Health. The paper, ‘Healthy livestock produce sustainable food’, evidences that fostering good animal health maximises production for each unit of input, reduces greenhouse […]
UK, MILTON KEYNES, February 26, 2019 – MSD Animal Health has announced the launch of their new and unique triple action pig vaccine to control erysipelas, porcine parvovirus and leptospirosis, offering up to 12 months immunity. The first of its kind, PORCILIS® Ery+Parvo+Lepto offers protection against three of the biggest diseases that cause reproductive failures in […]
Milton Keynes, UK, January 29 2019 –MSD Animal Health’s pig team are elated to receive the ‘best new food animal product’ award for the IDAL family from the leading online animal health media source – Animal Pharm. Released in 2018, the IDAL 3G twin is celebrated as the first needle-free and intradermal device with two […]
Milton Keynes, January 28, 2019 – MSD Animal Health is launching its new Keeping Britain’s Pets Healthy (KBPH) preventative healthcare initiative with the first ever set of evidence-based guidelines1 on improving the approach to the preventative healthcare consultation. The guidelines have been created following extensive research carried out in partnership with the Centre for Evidence-based Medicine […]
UK, December 20, 2018 – As winter fast approaches, with the days getting shorter and temperatures getting colder, it’s as important as ever to ensure your pet is well prepared for the winter season ahead. Prevention is better than cure, so keeping an eye on your pet’s weight and behaviour could help to indicate if […]