Merck Animal Health has announced the acquisition of IdentiGEN from Growth Capital Partners of Ireland. IdentiGEN Technology is capable of identifying DNA by species and is incorporated into DNA TraceBack to a
ccurately identify beef, seafood, pork and poultry as part of a traceability program.
Rick DeLuca, President of Merck Animal Health stated, "enhanced digital technology will play an increasingly important role in food traceability in food safety, providing customers critical information and actionable data to help ensure a sustainable supply of quality food to protect public health". He added, Merck Animal Health will now be able to provide end-to-end animal traceability solutions at industry scale".
In April of 2019 Merck Animal Health acquired Antelliq Corportation involved in animal identification and data management. Merck Animal Health has made other strategic investments in companies with advanced technology in intensive livestock production and aquaculture.
