During the conference, MSD Animal Health also invited some of the world’s leading tilapia producers.

MSD Animal Health Sponsorship at the World Tilapia Conference

MSD Animal Health (known as Merck Animal Health in the United States and Canada) has sponsored the World Tilapia Conference which was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 16-18 Sept. 2013.

The conference brought together experts from across the globe to share insights on the growing tilapia market and discuss how farmers can improve the productivity and sustainability of their operations.

World Tilapia Conference.

On 18 Sept. at 12:30 p.m., key note speaker Rodrigo Zanolo, Aquaculture Manager, MSD Animal Health, Brazil, discussed the impact that sanitary issues can have on the productivity and sustainability of tilapia culture in a session on sanitary issues and farm certification standards. 

“The growing demand for tilapia makes proper disease control increasingly important,” said Robin Wardle, Aquaculture Director, MSD Animal Health.

“MSD Animal Health is committed to providing solutions that can help fish farmers improve disease control and maintain production efficiency,” Wardle added.

MSD Animal Health is present in  more than 50 countries.

At the same time during the conference, MSD Animal Health is also assembled some of the world’s leading tilapia producers for a workshop to discuss global market trends and identify issues that could potentially affect the growth of the industry.

The workshop included a presentation by protein production expert Osler Desouzart, CEO of OD Consulting and a member of the Advisory Board of the World Agriculture Forum.

“Tilapia production has grown significantly over the years, making it one of the most important species in aquaculture,” added Robin Wardle.

“We are pleased to support the continued growth and development of tilapia production by taking part in the World Tilapia Conference.”

About MSD Animal Health

Today's Merck is a global healthcare leader. MSD Animal Health, known as Merck Animal Health in the United States and Canada, is the global animal health business unit of Merck.

MSD Animal Health offers veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest range of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services.

MSD Animal Health is present in more than 50 countries, while its products are available in some 150 markets.

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