Shannon Kellner, associate vice president for the US Livestock Team at Merck Animal Health, cut the ribbon at the ceremony and spoke about Merck Animal Health’s relationship with K-State and the veterinary college. An upgraded obstetrics handling area will improve services provided in association with pregnancy related disorders.A new rotational chute provides increased versatility to examine a variety of large animal patients that present for lameness.Holding pens, alleyways, sweep and bud tub handling of cattle to improve output and safer movement of patients.New drive-thru unloading feature to improve patient drop-off and pick-up.Matt Miesner demonstrates the rotational chute to the guests from Merck Animal Health. Miesner said improvements not only came from a need for structural repair, but a need to rise to the standards of modern, safe, efficient and low-stress animal handling methods. In the old days, that was not simple – but now, we can handle it with ease.”ĭr. We had a couple of bucking bulls brought in to be vaccinated. It’s a great benefit for us and the students and our clients. “It’s a beautiful facility and it’s an extremely functional facility. Matt Miesner, section head and clinical professor in Livestock Services at the Veterinary Health Center. “With the renovations that have been made, we are able to process more patients in a safe and efficient way,” said Dr. Kip Lukasiewicz, who is a 1999 graduate of this college, and Dr. “We were fortunate to receive support and expert help from Merck Animal Health in redesigning this area," Hodes Family Dean Rush said. Tim Parks (KSU DVM 1994), US beef cattle technical services. Dave Sjeklocha (KSU DVM 1994), technical services veterinarian and Dr. Kallman, professional services veterinarian, south central region Shannon Kellner, associate vice president for the US livestock team Dr. Taylor Tillery, veterinary academic and industry liaison lead, Veterinary & Consumer Affairs Dr. Elizabeth Davis, associate dean of clinical programs hold the ribbon for the VIPs from Merck Animal Health.
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