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

by Laura Phillips | May 08, 2025

Congratulations to our partners in De Soto, Kansas, on the selection of Merck Animal Health’s announcement to invest $895 million in the expansion of its manufacturing and R&D operations, creating 200 jobs and 200,000-square-feet of new space.

Merck Animal Health is a research-driven global leader in veterinary medicine, offering one of the industry’s most innovative and scientifically proven portfolios for disease prevention, treatment and control across major farm and companion animal species.

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

State of Kansas

Kansas Department of Commerce

City of De Soto, Kansas

De Soto Kansas Chamber of Commerce

De Soto Economic Development Council

Evergy

KC Animal Health Corridor


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