Merck Animal Health introduces bioawareism to dairy producers

By PETER SCHARPE Minnesota Farm Guide
Nov 9, 2017
Nov 9, 2017 Updated Nov 9, 2017

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By PETER SCHARPE Minnesota Farm Guide

AMES, Iowa – Merck Animal Health is adding to their Dairy Care 365TM online training program. To help producers protect their cattle and prevent disease, a segment on biosecurity was added and Merck Animal Health is introducing a concept they are calling “bioawareism.”

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