Dr. Alvarado has practiced poultry medicine for over 25 years, starting as a commercial layer and broiler breeder veterinarian in Colombia. After finishing his Master and Doctoral studies at the University of Georgia, Dr. Alvarado has been actively involved in technical services support for broiler and commercial layer companies in the United States and Overseas. Dr. Alvarado has been an active member of AVMA, AAAP and ACPV. Dr. Alvarado joined Merck Animal Health in 2012 and is part of the strategic development and Innovation team at Merck Animal Health.