Common use of Standard and Manner of Performance Clause in Contracts

Standard and Manner of Performance. (a) Except as otherwise provided herein or set forth on Exhibit A, Exhibit C or Exhibit D, the Service Provider shall use reasonable efforts to provide: (i) the Services in accordance with applicable Law, at standards of performance and with the degree of care and skill substantially consistent with the standards of performance and degree of care and skill used to provide the Services to the Animal Health Business or the Retained Business, as applicable, in the twelve (12) months preceding the Effective Date; and (ii) the Program Services in accordance with applicable Law, at standards of performance and with a degree of care and skill substantially consistent with the standards of performance and degree of care and skill used to provide similar services to the Retained Business in the twelve (12) months preceding the Effective Date.