New Educational Series Helps Ensure Low-stress Cattle Handling

Merck Animal Health recently released the first module in the CreatingConnections™ Educational Series that features industry experts who share unique insights and proven techniques to help ensure low-stress cattle handling. The module is on cattle acclimation and can be found online at www.creatingconnections.info. Dr. Rick Sibbel is the director of U.S. cattle technical services at Merck Animal Health. He explains the importance of acclimation and what customers can expect to learn.
Sibbel: “Producers know that relocating cattle can cause stress which can directly impact suppression of the immune system and suspecitibilty to health challenges, decreased performance. Minimizing that stress is key. In this first module, industry experts discuss how to best help cattle adjust and thrive in a new environment which is critical to the health and well-being of the animal.”
He explains that the CreatingConnections Educational Series is a resource offered to Merck Animal Health customers and is a reflection of the company’s commitment to improving animal well-being and overall herd health through education
Sibbel: “Doing what is best for the animal is at the root of every question we ask. ‘How can we reduce the number of trips to the chute?’ Can we mitigate certain areas of stress for these animals?’ These are the questions that need to be asked and we strive to answer when we develop new solutions and best practices for raising cattle. CreatingConnections will play an important role in supporting the ongoing evolution of our industry.”