Merck Animal Health to Acquire Harrisvaccines

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Merck (MRK) Animal Health Enters Agreement to Acquire Harrisvaccines

November 12, 2015 5:06 PM EST

Merck (NYSE: MRK) Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada) and Harrisvaccines, Inc., today announced the companies have entered into an agreement under which Merck Animal Health will acquire Harrisvaccines, a privately-held company that develops, manufactures and sells vaccines for food production and companion animals.

As a leader in biologics, Merck Animal Health has built a robust portfolio of vaccines across all animal species, stated Rick DeLuca, president, Merck Animal Health. Combining Harrisvaccines R&D and portfolio of products with our... More