Merck Animal Health Supports Future Swine Practitioners Through Partnership with AASVF

February 28, 2022 — 

Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside the US and Canada, continued its commitment to the swine industry's next generation of veterinarians by partnering with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation (AASVF) to sponsor the 2022 recipients of the AASVF/Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarships.

"At Merck Animal Health, we have an unconditional commitment to the veterinary profession, and that means supporting the next generation of veterinary leaders," said Justin Welsh, D.V.M., Executive Director, Livestock Technical Services, Merck Animal Health. "Through our partnership with AASVF, we are helping to build students' knowledge of swine health and well-being as they prepare for a career in this important field."

The 2022 recipients of the $5,000 scholarship were announced on February 28, 2022, and include:

• McKenna Brinning, Iowa State University, Class of 2024
• Lucas Buehler, The Ohio State University, Class of 2023
• Sam Gerrard, Virginia-Maryland Regional CVM, Class of 2023
• Hannah Lathom, North Carolina State University, Class of 2024
• Lindsay Miller, University of Minnesota, Class of 2023
• Justin Moeller, The Ohio State University, Class of 2023
• Kyle Nisley, Iowa State University, Class of 2023
• Katie Parker, Iowa State University, Class of 2024
• Kaci Way, The Ohio State University, Class of 2024
• Allyson Witt, Iowa State University, Class of 2023

The scholarship program assists the foundation's mission to support the development and scholarship of students and veterinarians interested in the swine industry. 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. The AASV Foundation thanks Drs Clayton Johnson, Jason Kelly, Ross Kiehne, and Teddi Wolff for judging this year's applications. Learn more at www.aasv.org.