Beef and Greet: Merck Animal Health is showcasing new technology to beef cattle operations

Merck Animal Health is bringing new technology to beef producers focused on cow-calf operations as well as products that help keep herds healthy.

We caught up with the Associate Director of U.S. Cattle Sales at the Beef and Greet brought to you by Moly Manufacturing to discuss more.

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