Balance Sheets-Additional Information (Detail Textuals 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Additional Information Of Balance Sheet [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments	$ 4,580	$ 4,725
Net equipment under capital leases	12	48
Accumulated depreciation net equipment under capital leases	10	42
Accumulated depreciation	5,180	6,747
Construction-in-progress	5,595	5,748
Animal Health
Additional Information Of Balance Sheet [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments	$ 4,076	$ 4,364

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The total charge for the use of long-lived depreciable assets subject to a lease meeting the criteria for capitalization.

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Amount after depreciation of leased long-lived, physical assets used to produce goods and services and not intended for resale meeting the criteria for capitalization, classified as other.

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Amount of accumulated depreciation on leased long-lived, physical assets used to produce goods and services and not intended for resale meeting the criteria for capitalization, classified as other.

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Amount of structure or a modification to a structure under construction. Includes recently completed structures or modifications to structures that have not been placed into service.

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