Merck Animal Health
Global animal-health business providing vaccines, pharmaceuticals, biologics, identification and monitoring hardware, and digital data platforms for livestock, companion animals and aquaculture. Operates R&D and manufacturing sites worldwide and invests in early-stage digital and precision-animal-health technologies to support disease prevention, diagnostics, traceability and farm- or clinic-level decision support.
Industries
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Patents
System and method for estimating greenhouse gas emissions in an environment housing an animal population
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System and method for estimating greenhouse gas emissions in an environment housing an animal population
US-12555124-B2
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Veterinary vaccines and biologics
Range of vaccines and biologic therapeutics developed for companion animals, livestock and aquaculture species to prevent or mitigate infectious diseases.
Identification tags, readers and monitoring devices
Visual and electronic identification tags, collars, PIT tags, readers and associated hardware used for traceability, monitoring and farm automation.
Aquaculture monitoring and welfare systems
Systems for fish counting, size/biomass estimation, and water quality/oxygenation to support aquaculture production and conservation monitoring.
Veterinary vaccines and biologics
Range of vaccines and biologic therapeutics developed for companion animals, livestock and aquaculture species to prevent or mitigate infectious diseases.
Identification tags, readers and monitoring devices
Visual and electronic identification tags, collars, PIT tags, readers and associated hardware used for traceability, monitoring and farm automation.
Aquaculture monitoring and welfare systems
Systems for fish counting, size/biomass estimation, and water quality/oxygenation to support aquaculture production and conservation monitoring.
Services
Investment, strategic partnerships and incubation services for early-stage companies and technologies in animal health and precision farming.
Provision of sensor networks, mobile apps and analytics for livestock and companion-animal monitoring to support health, reproduction and welfare decisions.
DNA-based traceability and analytical services for fisheries and food-chain verification to support sustainable catch limits and origin verification.
Investment, strategic partnerships and incubation services for early-stage companies and technologies in animal health and precision farming.
Provision of sensor networks, mobile apps and analytics for livestock and companion-animal monitoring to support health, reproduction and welfare decisions.
DNA-based traceability and analytical services for fisheries and food-chain verification to support sustainable catch limits and origin verification.
Expertise Areas
- Vaccine development and regulatory approval
- Biologics and monoclonal antibody therapeutics
- Veterinary pharmaceuticals
- Precision livestock monitoring and analytics
Key Technologies
- RFID / electronic identification (EID) tags
- PIT tagging and antenna detection systems
- IoT sensors (ear tags, collars) for activity and feeding monitoring
- Virtual fencing / geofencing systems
News & Updates
Regulatory approval granted for a 12-month duration injectable parasiticide for dogs, representing an extended-duration parasiticide option.
Completed acquisition of an aquaculture business to expand capabilities and product offerings in fish health, welfare and sustainability.
Received positive opinion from regulatory committee for a multivalent poultry vaccine intended to protect against multiple avian pathogens.
Regulatory approval received in Mexico for a pour-on fluralaner formulation indicated for prevention and treatment of screwworm larvae (myiasis) in cattle.
Discussion of the role of data, sensors and subscription analytics models in modernizing agriculture and improving animal health outcomes.
Awards recognizing novel animal-health products and technologies for companion and food animals.
Regulatory approval granted for a 12-month duration injectable parasiticide for dogs, representing an extended-duration parasiticide option.
Completed acquisition of an aquaculture business to expand capabilities and product offerings in fish health, welfare and sustainability.
Received positive opinion from regulatory committee for a multivalent poultry vaccine intended to protect against multiple avian pathogens.
Regulatory approval received in Mexico for a pour-on fluralaner formulation indicated for prevention and treatment of screwworm larvae (myiasis) in cattle.
Discussion of the role of data, sensors and subscription analytics models in modernizing agriculture and improving animal health outcomes.
Awards recognizing novel animal-health products and technologies for companion and food animals.