MERCK <MRK> GETS APPROVAL FOR DOG HEART DRUG
Merck and Co said a drug to
prevent heartworm disease in dogs, ivermectin, has been
approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
    The drug, made by Merck's animal health and agricultural
products division, will be sold under the name Heartgard-30
through licensed veterinarians.
 Reuter
