Global Animal Management announces that eyeD will sponsor the 2012 All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio, on October 5-28. Representatives with eyeD will be on hand to scan horses consigned to the 2012 Congress Super Sale as well as provide additional information about the latest in iris scanning technology.
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TeyeD provides a non-invasive option for horse owners, veterinarians, associations and event regulators to identify horses and manage equine information.
“eyeD is a non-invasive form of equine identification that takes only seconds. We are excited to be part of the Congress, providing equine identification services and educating attendees about the newest way to safely identify their horses,” said David Knupp, marketing manager, Global Animal Management. “Attendees will also have the opportunity to sign-up to become members of the Futurity Club by registering their horses at the event.”
The eyeD solution is secure, easy-to-use and accurate. It provides a non-invasive option for horse owners, veterinarians, associations and event regulators to identify horses and manage equine information. The technology is more accurate than tattoos or markings and more secure than paper documents. It offers an easy alternative to the complication and uncertainty of traditional identification methods.
“The Ohio Quarter Horse Association is happy to welcome eyeD as a Congress Sponsor for 2012. The Congress is the perfect venue to showcase this cutting-edge technology,” said OQHA Executive Director Scott Myers, D.V.M. “The eyeD solution offers identification, information and records through a single source. Congress attendees will appreciate the opportunity to see the technology first hand and have their horses registered on-site.”
Utilizing the unique features of the animal’s iris, eyeD establishes an identification code in much the same way that iris identification has been perfected in humans. A digital photo, called an eyePrintä, is taken of each of the horse’s eyes using a special camera. Because no two irises are alike, an eyePrint is more accurate than a fingerprint. These images are electronically stored along with pedigree registration photos and medical records, among other information.
The Ohio Quarter Horse Association (OQHA) is a state affiliate of the American Quarter Horse Association. Their mission is to promote the registered American Quarter Horse within the state of Ohio. OQHA provides programs including youth scholarships, state queen contest, support for youth teams travelling to the American Quarter Horse Youth World Show held annually in Oklahoma, year-end awards and horse shows including the Region 4 Regional Championships and the All American Quarter Horse Congress.
For more information, go online to www.oqha.com.
Global Animal Management is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Merck and Co., Inc. For more information about eyeD, please visit www.eyeD.com. .
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Today's Merck is a global healthcare leader working to help the world be well. Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada, is the global animal health business unit of Merck. Merck Animal Health offers veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services. Merck Animal Health is dedicated to preserving and improving the health, well-being and performance of animals. It invests extensively in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. Merck Animal Health is present in more than 50 countries, while its products are available in some 150 markets. For more information, visit www.merck-animal-health.com.