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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Merck Animal Health Expands De Soto, Kansas, Manufacturing Operations

05/12/2025
Merck Animal Health plans to expand its manufacturing operations in De Soto, Kansas. The $895 million project is expected to create more than 200 jobs.

The investment will include an additional 200,000 square feet at the company’s existing manufacturing facility and research and development laboratories which will expand filling and freeze dryer capacity for large molecule vaccines and biologic products. Production is scheduled to begin in 2030.

“Our De Soto manufacturing facility is strategically located in the heart of the Animal Health Corridor. This region is renowned for its concentration of animal health companies, fostering an unparalleled ecosystem for innovation, collaboration and industry leadership,” Merck Animal Health President Richard DeLuca said. “This investment in our site is designed to increase Merck Animal Health’s ability to meet the growing customer demand for its portfolio of animal biologics products and ensure the company remains at the forefront of innovation in the animal health sector. This initiative also reflects our dedication to advancing animal health and our on-going investment in the communities where we operate.”

Merck Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., offers a range of products, including vaccines, medicines, and technology solutions.

“Merck’s massive expansion in De Soto further elevates Kansas’ long-established status as a global leader in animal health,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland noted. “The opportunities and ripple effects of having almost $1 billion surge into the local economy will have far-reaching and long-lasting reverberations across the entire state. Historic investments such as these truly benefit all Kansans, both now and into the future.”

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