OSU and Merck, two big companies in their own fields, came together to create something new in the world of cattle medicine. The Bovine Health and Technology Summit was their way of meeting a growing need.
Hope Harrington from Merck noticed that vets wanted more detailed training on cattle care. After a successful event at Texas A&M, Merck teamed up with OSU to have another one in Stillwater.
Precision agriculture was a standout topic at the summit. Harrington highlighted its potential, urging veterinarians to embrace the latest in veterinary medicine and address the sector's unique challenges. Moreover, with the addition of Allflex to the Merck family, Harrington sees a future where veterinarians have an arsenal of technological tools at their disposal.
But Merck's technological journey is just beginning. Harrington detailed their ongoing integration with "Merck Animal Health intelligence," touching upon innovative endeavors like Vence’s virtual fencing and the SenseHub Cow-Calf project. Harrington hopes that after the summit, vets will have practical ideas to make their herds more valuable.
The event at OSU was a big hit. Harrington suggests they might do it every summer to help vets learn more. They haven't said where the next one will be, but Merck is really committed to this project.
Source : wisconsinagconnection