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Animal Health Month Activity Sheet


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A student worksheet (with answer key) based on the “Merck Animal Health” video that covers animal biosecurity and bio health. Students watch the video and complete seven activities on topics including biosecurity practices for shows, the impact of COVID-19 on the animal health industry, partnerships, show-animal stress, and animal health careers via AgExplorer.

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Materials
  • Video: Merck Animal Health (https://vimeo.com/447509468)
  • AgExplorer

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Animal Health Biosecurity w/ Merck Animal Health

National FFA representatives Joe Schleiss and Courtney Lehman interview a panel of Merck Animal Health professionals about biosecurity and animal health practices for livestock exhibitors at fairs and shows. The discussion covers vaccination protocols, nutrition, sanitation, the importance of building relationships with veterinarians, managing animal stress, drug withdrawal times, and resources for students new to raising show animals. The panel also addresses how COVID-19 and market volatility in 2020 affected veterinarians, producers, and the animal health industry.

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