Next-Gen Calf Care: SenseHub® Dairy Youngstock Now Available for Bucket-Fed Calves
Following rigorous internal validation and successful commercial farm trials, MSD Animal Health has expanded the capabilities of its SenseHub® Dairy Youngstock monitoring solution to now include monitoring of bucket-fed calves.
Thirty years of the Afya Program: The science and innovation driving global rabies elimination
As we celebrate 30 years of the Afya Program, MSD Animal Health remains committed to using scientific innovation and community partnerships to ensure that life-saving access reaches the communities that need it most.
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. About one in three canine patients in the U.S. (and more than one in four worldwide) are seen for itchy skin or allergic skin disease, and about two in five dogs with skin conditions are newly diagnosed. The impact extends well beyond the dog: 34% of U.S. dog owners (31% globally) say their dog’s allergic skin disease significantly affects their own quality of life, and 61% of U.S. owners (60% globally) have booked vet appointments specifically for their dog’s itchy skin.
‘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.
Saving the Herds of Lapland: How an Antiparasitic Drug Helped Preserve Reindeer, Livelihoods, and Culture
In the early 1970s, reindeer herds across Lapland were in crisis. Parasitic infections were decimating calves, with losses in some herds reaching as high as sixty percent.
Protecting Tilapia Production: Field Evidence that Vaccination Saves Fish and Stabilizes Yields
Streptococcosis and a viral disease known as infectious spleen and kidney necrosis (ISKNV) are two of the most consequential infectious threats to tilapia farmers worldwide.
Youngstock: Why the Young Matter Most on Every Cattle Farm
Healthy calves and weanlings grow into productive cows and bulls that determine a herd’s longevity, fertility and financial return.
Immunity-led protection in calves: building health from day one
Calves arrive in the world with huge potential and fragile defenses. Immunity-led protection is a practical, evidence-informed approach that combines colostrum management, nutrition, vaccination and hygiene to support calf immunity while reducing pathogen exposure. The goal is simple: reduce disease, improve growth and productivity, and lower labor and treatment costs. Here is a clear, farm-focused guide to what immunity-led protection means in practice and how to put it into action.
The Advantages of Behavior Monitoring Technology in Dairy Cow Performance and Well-Being
Advancements in dairy technology are transforming how farmers manage their herds, providing valuable insights into cow behavior, health, and productivity
Enhancing Multivalent Inactivated Vaccines for Long-Living Birds
Poultry is a cornerstone of global food security. It provides affordable, high-quality protein in the form of both meat and eggs, feeding billions of people worldwide.
When Is Itching an Issue? Identifying and Treating Abnormal Itch in Dogs
Itching, or scratching, is common behavior in dogs and is not always a cause for concern. Like humans, dogs may experience occasional itches that prompt scratching.
When “Just One Bite” Isn’t Just a Nuisance — Rethinking Flea and Tick Care for Pets and People
Fleas and ticks present ongoing risks to both animal and human health.