Merck Animal Health Discusses Management Tools for Producers

Merck Animal Health shared insights on calf health at the Moly Manufacturing Beef and Greet.

LORRAINE, Kan. (RFD News) — At the Moly Manufacturing Beef and Greet celebration, experts from Merck Animal Health discussed how the data they collect can be turned into actionable steps for producers.

The conversation highlighted how information gathered through animal health programs can help producers make informed management decisions.

Merck Animal Health representatives also discussed the benefits of preconditioning programs designed to help calves stay healthy and perform at the next level.

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Knoxville native Neal Burnette-Irwin is a graduate from MTSU where he majored in Journalism and Entertainment Studies. He works as a digital content producer with RFD News and is represented by multiple talent agencies in Nashville and Chicago.


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