Merck Animal Health Partners with the American Association of Bovine Practitioners

Foundation to Award Scholarships to Future Bovine Veterinarians

Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), today announced it has awarded $90,000 in scholarships to nine future bovine veterinarians in partnership with the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) Foundation. Scholarship recipients of the Merck Animal Health Bovine Veterinary Student Recognition Award were selected based on their academic achievements, career goals, work experience and interest in veterinary medicine.

     The scholarships recently were awarded at the 2024 AABP Annual Conference, held in Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 12-14. The 2024 scholarship recipients, each receiving $10,000, include:

• Alyssa Hoyle, Oklahoma State University
• Derrick Knill, Ontario Veterinary College
• Madelaine Kuwada, North Carolina State University
• Cady McGehee, University of Wisconsin
• Mikayla Ringelberg, Ontario Veterinary College
• Emma Sells, Washington State University
• Jayden (Hanna) Simpson, Kansas State University
• Sierra Shelit, Kansas State University
• Matthew Vander Poel, University of Wisconsin

“Merck Animal Health is proud to honor these veterinary students who represent the future of cattle care,” said Justin Welsh, D.V.M., executive director of livestock technical services at Merck Animal Health. “These exemplary students embody Merck Animal Health’s mission to advance The Science of Healthier Animals^®. Now more than ever, the industry needs these bright minds who will bring their dedication and learnings to veterinary medicine.”

“We are deeply appreciative to Merck Animal Health for their continued partnership as we support these veterinary students who will soon be leading the veterinary profession,” said Fred Gingrich II, D.V.M., executive director of AABP. “These exceptional scholarship recipients have the skills and abilities to ensure a promising future for the cattle industry.”

Founded in 1965, AABP is an international association of more than 5,000 veterinarians and veterinary students who serve as leaders in cattle health, welfare and productivity. To learn more, visit aabp.org.

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