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Merck Invests $895M in Kansas Facility, Creating 200 Jobs

5/9/2025

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Merck Animal Health is set to invest a staggering $895 million in its De Soto, Kansas facility, aiming to innovate new parasiticides and boost production of large molecule vaccines. With construction kicking off right away and commercial production slated for 2030, this initiative promises to create over 200 jobs while meeting the rising demand for animal health solutions.

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Merck Animal Health is set to invest a staggering $895 million in its De Soto, Kansas facility, aiming to innovate new parasiticides and boost production of large molecule vaccines. With construction kicking off right away and commercial production slated for 2030, this initiative promises to create over 200 jobs while meeting the rising demand for animal health solutions.