Acquired company specializes in genetic evaluations and data management for cattle breeding.

September 4, 2018

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Neogen acquires Livestock Genetic Services

Neogen Corp. announced Sept. 4 that it has acquired the assets of Livestock Genetic Services LLC (LGS), a Virginia-based company that specializes in genetic evaluations and data management for cattle breeding organizations.

The acquisition of LGS enhances Neogen’s in-house genetic evaluation capabilities and complements the company’s unparalleled global network of animal genomics laboratories, Neogen stated, adding that LGS has been a longtime strategic partner of Neogen’s genomics business.

“One value of Neogen’s genomic services is our ability to translate genomic information into timely, accurate animal trait information for cattle producers,” said Dr. Stewart Bauck, Neogen vice president of agri-genomics. “Adding Livestock Genetic Services and its owner, John Genho, will help Neogen accelerate the adoption of genomics worldwide by helping customers easily and quickly utilize genomic information in their commercial operations. This new capability will position Neogen as the only global agri-genomics business with a full end-to-end solution.”

Genho added, “After years of collaboration with Neogen, I am very pleased to be part of the much larger, very capable team of genomic professionals. Our business has grown to the point that becoming part of a world-leading provider of animal genomic services will provide my customers with the best possible services and support.”

Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Neogen develops and markets products dedicated to food and animal safety. Its Food Safety Division markets dehydrated culture media as well as diagnostic test kits to detect foodborne bacteria, natural toxins, food allergens, drug residues, plant diseases and sanitation concerns. Neogen’s Animal Safety Division is a leader in the development of animal genomics, along with the manufacturing and distribution of a variety of animal health care products, including diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, veterinary instruments, wound care and disinfectants.

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