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The Key Ingredients for Winning Large-Scale Animal Health Projects & Building Long-Term Success

KC Animal Health Corridor thrives through collaboration, innovation, workforce development, and strategic economic planning, driving long-term industry growth.

Merck Animal Health Grows R&D and Manufacturing Footprint in KC Animal Health Corridor

The Kansas City Area Development Council was proud to partner in attracting Merck Animal Health’s expansion to the KC region.

Merck Animal Health Expands Operations with $895 Million Investment in De Soto, Kansas

Merck Animal Health, a leading biopharmaceutical company, today announced plans to invest $895 million in the expansion of its biologics facility in De Soto, Kansas.

Talent in 2025: What’s Working, What’s Not, What’s Next

Kansas City companies are rising to the challenge, and the 2025 TeamKC Scouting Report has the playbook to prove it.

CERES TAG Launches Next-Generation CERES RANCHER(TM) Device, Delivering Smarter Animal Health Intelligence for U.S. Cattle Producers

New CERES RANCHER device delivers smarter insights, stronger design, and improved efficiency for modern cattle producers across the U.S.

Shifting Gears | Automotive Industry at a Crossroads

Insights into transformations underway in the automotive sector — from electrification and advanced manufacturing to rapidly evolving supply chains.

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