Subsequent Events (Details) - Subsequent Event - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 08, 2019	Apr. 26, 2019
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
IRS notice of proposed adjustment amount from 2011,2012 and 2013 audit of Athena, including penalty		$ 843.0
IRS notice of proposed adjustment, penalty (percent)		40.00%
Definitive agreement for sale of animal health business, amount	$ 185.0
Ranir Global Holdings, LLC
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Definitive purchase agreement amount	750.0
Cash on hand used to fund acquisition	$ 450.0

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