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Merck’s Manufacturing Might in Millsboro

Millsboro is home to part of a significant, international Merck Animal Health has a rich history of innovation,
animal health business. commitment to research and entrepreneurship, dating
back over 70 years. The company is dedicated to preserving
Globally, the staff at Merck (known as MSD outside of the
and improving the health, well-being and performance of
United States and Canada) are unified around one purpose:
animals and the people who care for them.
use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve
lives around the world. For more than a century, they’ve been The company invests extensively in dynamic and
at the forefront of research, bringing forward medicines, comprehensive R&D, technological resources and a modern,
vaccines and innovative health solutions for the world’s most global supply chain. Merck Animal Health (a division of the
challenging diseases (for humans and animals). publicly traded Merck & Co., Inc.) is present in more than
50 countries, while its products are available in some 150
Merck Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., is
markets.
the company’s global animal health business. Its portfolio
includes everything from pharmaceuticals and vaccines to Learn more at www.merck-animal-health-usa.com.
technology and services that improve or enhance animal
management and health outcomes across livestock and Manufacturing in
companion animal species.
Merck’s Millsboro operations focus on manufacturing and Sussex County
related services. Merck (or its predecessor, Intervet) have
operated in Millsboro for decades. S
Through a commitment to its “The Science of Healthier ussex County’s manufacturing industries
continue to diversify. The county’s Economic
Animals” program, Merck Animal Health offers veterinarians, Development Zones (Indian River, Nanticoke and
farmers, producers, pet owners and governments one of the Broadkill), coupled with the County’s ExciteSussex low-
widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and
health management solutions and services—plus an extensive interest loan program and Delaware’s new Opportunity
suite of connected technology that includes identification, Zones, show that the area is ready for growth and
traceability and monitoring products. expansion. The major sectors include:
• Aeronautical
Merck’s livestock products serve aquaculture, canine, cattle,
equine, swine—and notably, poultry. That’s particularly • Construction
important to Delaware’s strong broiler chicken industry.
• Craft brewing and bottling
These products contribute to the global economy. Healthier • Fabrication
animals mean: a sustainable food supply; protection for
humans against diseases passed from animals; and longer, • Food
healthier lives for pets. • Pharmaceutical

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