Ensuring America’s cattle continue to receive the veterinary care they need is the driving force behind a recently distributed round of educational grants.

Eighteen third- and fourth-year veterinary students have been awarded $5,000 each ($90,000 total) from pharmaceutical company, Merck Animal Health. The scholarships, which were distributed based on students’ academic achievements, career goals, and work experience, were specifically awarded to those interested in beef and/or dairy veterinary medicine.

Selected students received their funding and an American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) Bovine Veterinary Student Recognition Award at the 2022 AABP Annual Conference, held in Long Beach, Calif., Sept. 22 to 24.

“For nearly two decades, we’ve seen firsthand the outstanding individuals who will soon join our field, and this year’s group of students is no exception,” says the association’s executive director, Fred Gingrich II, DVM. “We’re incredibly grateful to Merck Animal Health for its continued partnership as we support the next generation of bovine veterinarians.”

“Merck Animal Health is proud to honor these students who represent the future of cattle care,” says Merck’s executive director of livestock technical services, Justin Welsh, DVM.

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