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MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH AWARDS $50,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO FUTURE SWINE PRACTITIONERS
Jack Creel, D.V.M with Merck Animal Health (left) presented the $10,000 AASVF-Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarships to (from left) Alek Goll, Kaitlyn Forrest. Not pictured: Lauren Makovics, Casondra Snow, Bailey Ward


Source: Merck Animal Health news release

RAHWAY, N.J. - 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 its continued commitment to the next generation of veterinarians in the swine industry by partnering with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation (AASVF) to sponsor the 2025 recipients of the AASVF and Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Program.

Scholarships totaling $50,000 were awarded to 5 veterinary students for 2025. The recipients were announced at the 56th AASV Annual Meeting, held in San Francisco, Calif., March 1-4.

The following students were each awarded a $10,000 scholarship:

Kaitlyn Forrest, North Carolina State University, Class of 2027

Alek Goll, Iowa State University, Class of 2026

Lauren Makovics, Michigan State University, Class of 2027

Casondra Snow, University of Minnesota, Class of 2027

Bailey Ward, The Ohio State University, Class of 2026

"Merck Animal Health is committed to the veterinary profession and is proud to honor these students who represent the next generation of veterinary leaders for the swine industry," said Justin Welsh, D.V.M., executive director of livestock technical services, Merck Animal Health. "Through our partnership with AASV, we are helping to build students' knowledge of swine health and well-being as they prepare for a career in the veterinary profession."

"The AASV and the AASV Foundation appreciate Merck Animal Health's long-standing support for the AASVF-Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Program. Their generous donation enables the AASV Foundation to assist future swine veterinarians with their educational expenses," said Harry Snelson, D.V.M., AASV executive director. "This support has become increasingly important as educational expenses for veterinary students continue to rise."

Second- and third-year students enrolled in American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited or recognized colleges of veterinary medicine in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and the Caribbean Islands are eligible for the scholarship. Learn more at www.aasv.org.

About Merck Animal Health

At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than a century, we've been at the forefront of research, bringing forward medicines, vaccines and innovative health solutions for the world's most challenging diseases. Merck Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA, is the global animal health business of Merck. Through its commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals, Merck Animal Health offers veterinarians, farmers, producers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of connected technology that includes identification, traceability and monitoring products. Merck Animal Health is dedicated to preserving and improving the health, well-being and performance of animals and the people who care for them. It invests extensively in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. Merck Animal Health is present in more than 50 countries, while its products are available in some 150 markets. For more information, visit www.merck-animal-health.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.


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