Statement Re: Foot & Mouth

6 Aug 2007 07:01

Genus PLC06 August 2007 For Immediate Release 6 August 2007 Genus Plc Genus, the leading multi species global genetics company makes the followingstatement in relation to the case of foot and mouth disease confirmed in GB lastFriday evening. There is no measurable impact upon our business. The ravaging 2001 outbreak had no adverse impact on the business. Since thattime Genus has developed both geographically and in species. Currently, only 14%of company turnover is in GB animal related business. All of Genus' GB breeding stock facilities are located far from the source ofthe outbreak. Nevertheless, we have further enhanced our already highbio-security procedures. The Board will keep the situation under constant review and will make a furtherannouncement if the situation changes from that described above For further information, please contact: Genus Plc Tel: +44 (0)1256 345 971Martin Boden, Finance Director Buchanan Communications Tel: +44 (0)20 7466 5000Charles Ryland / Suzanne Brocks Bridgewell Securities LtdFred Ward / Shaun Dobson Tel: +44 (0)20 7003 3000. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange