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AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DIAGNOSTICS
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT

CONTENTS

I-A. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability And Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions And Scope of Study I-3
A. Food Residue Diagnostics I-3
B. Environmental Testing I-3 C. Microbiology Testing I-3

I-B. GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE AGRICULURE INDUSTRY
Food Security
An Immediate Concern I-4
Agricultural Biotechnology
Still a Long Way to Go I-4

II-A.
1. Industry Overview II-1
Current & Future Analysis II-1
Trends & Issues II-1
Increasing Trend Towards Globalization Spurs Food Diagnostics II-1
Organic Product Sales Surge due to Decreased Use of Antibiotics II-2
Food Industry’s Growing Threat: Genetically Modified
Organisms (GMOs) II-2
Food Safety Concerns Fuels Food Safety Testing Market II-2
Children More Prone to Food Borne Diseases II-3
Emergence of Rapid Methods II-3
Ban on Antibiotics Fuel Food Residue Diagnostics II-4
Opportunities for Genetic and Microbiological in Vitro
Diagnostics II-4
Herbicide Resistant
Pose Problem II-5
Select Hazardous Herbicides II-5
Broiler Producers Focused on Producing Coccidiostat- free Birds II-6

2. Agricultural and Environmental Diagnostics- An Overview II-7
Segment Review II-7
Food Diagnostics II-7
Environmental Testing II-7
Microbiology Testing II-7
Diagnostics In Detail II-8
Food Testing II-8
Common Causes of Food Contamination II-8
Need for Food Testing II-8
Antibiotic Testing II-8
Mycotoxin Testing II-8
Environmental Testing II-9
Major Environmental Effects of Agricultural Activities II-9
Agricultural Residues Testing II-9
Need for Crop Diagnostics II-9
Crop Diagnostics: Popular Techniques II-10
Pesticide Residue Testing II-10
Microbiology Testing II-10
Increased Focus on Microbial Pathogens II-10
Top Ten Pathogens Attributed to Food Borne Diseases II-11
Table 1: Pathogens Attributed to Most Food Borne Diseases
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-11
Microbiological Tests II-11
Pathogens Testing II-11

3. GMO Testing II-13
GMO Testing of Seed, Grain, Feed and Food II-13
Protein Analysis II-14
DNA Analysis II-14
PCR Testing Recognized as Most Rigorous, Sensitive, and
Accurate Worldwide II-14
Applications II-14
Herbicide Tolerance GMO Tests II-15
Benefits of Herbicide Tolerance GMO tests II-15
Disadvantages of Herbicide Tolerance GMO Tests II-15

4. Regulatory Environment II-16
HACCP II-16
Advantages of HACCP II-16
HACCP Principles II-17
Codex Alimentarius Commission Agreement for Pre-Market GMO
Testing II-19
FAO and WHO Propose New Recommendations II-20
Europe Enforces New Regulatory Framework for Food Contact
Materials II-20
Strict Regime for Approval of GM Organisms II-20
Food Products Allowed to Contain 1% GMOs II-21
The 2005 National Residue Monitoring Plan II-21

5. Product Introductions/Innovations II-22
Four Companies Join Forces Over TRAC © II-22
IDEXX Launches 1417 Direct-to-Digital Radiography System II-22
BioMérieux Develops Ready-for-Use Test to Detect Campylobacter II-22
Strategic Diagnostics Deploy Bacteriophages For Detecting
Pathogens II-22
Biotrace Unveils Cogent MLSII II-22
Neogen Extends Food Allergen Test Kits With Hazelnut II-23
Charm Sciences Released novaLUM for ATP Hygiene Monitoring II-23
Charm Sciences Introduces AllerGiene™ Test for Food
Manufacturers II-23
IDEXX Introduces HerdChek® Swine Influenza Antibody Test Kit II-23
Neogen Unveils 30-hour, Listeria Enrichment Culture Medium II-23
Neogen Introduces Tests for Soy Flour II-24
BioMerieux Launches TEMPO System II-24
BioControl Presents DNA test for E Coli II-24
BioMerieux Launches NucliSens easyMAG for Nucleic Acid
Extraction II-24
SDI Introduces New Second-Generation Test II-24
BioMerieux Rolls Out VITEK 2 Compact II-25
BioMerieux Introduces NucliSens® miniMAG™ as CE-IVD Approved
Platform II-25
Innovative Biosensors Launches Ultra-Sensitive Test Kit for
Pathogenic E. coli O157:H7 II-25
ARS Develops New Mycotoxin Level Predictor in Corn II-25
Cooperative Research Centre and Qentec Launch DNA Technology II-26
Neogen Launches Sanitation Monitoring System II-26
SDI Introduces Listeria II-26
BioControl Showcases Lightning MVP for Chemical Concentration II-26
Neogen Launches Two New Tests II-26
BioMerieux Releases FoodExpert-ID® II-27
VICAM Launches New HPLC-Use Immunoaffinity Column II-27
IDEXX (Europe) Unveils FlockChek APV Antibody Test Kit for
Avian Pneumovirus II-27
Year 2003 in Review II-27
Year 2002 in Review II-29
Year 2001 in Review II-30
Year 2000 in Review II-30

6. Recent Industry Activity II-32
Waters Corp Acquires Food Safety Technology Assets of VICAM II-32
Idexx Concludes Merger with Vetlab Services II-32
IDEXX Acquires VetLINK®, LLC II-32
Biophage Pharma Collaborates with Héma-Québec II-32
Neogen Corp Acquires Centrus International II-32
IDEXX to Expand Facilities II-32
Warnex Offers PCR-Based Pathogen Detection Test Kits in the US II-33
Warnex Offer Supply Contract to AmeriSci Bio-Chem II-33
Biotrace, Pall Corp Sign Global Agreement II-33
Thailand Supports ASEAN Effort to Standardise GMO II-33
Biotrace Acquires MicroSafe Group II-33
Dade Behring, Novation, UHC Collaborate for Microbiology
Instruments II-33
IDEXX Laboratories Inks Agreement to Offer Diagnostic Products II-34
Response Biomedical, 3M Partner for Microbiology Test II-34
Innogenetics Achieves Milestone in Development of Rapid
Microbiology Testing Assay II-34
Neogen Corp Acquires UCB’s Dairy Antibiotic Tests Business II-34
SDI Finalizes Distribution Agreement with US Biosystems II-34
Biotrace Signs Agreement with Delhaize II-35
SDI Selected as Custom Antibody Supplier II-35
Charm Receives USDA GIPSA Approval of ROSA® Aflatoxin P/N II-35
SDI Signs Distribution Agreement with DuPont II-35
SDI Confirms Distribution Agreement with MicroBioTests II-35
Neogen Acquires BAG II-36
SDI Forges Distribution Agreement with Monitoring Technologies II-36
IDEXX Acquires Dr. Bommeli AG II-36
SDI Inks Distribution Agreement with GeneScan II-36
Biomérieux Accredits Eppendorf for One Step RT-PCR Technology II-36
SDI Bags UNEP Contract for Testing Systems II-37
Biotrace Acquires IBP II-37
BioMérieux and Cepheid Forge Strategic Relationship II-37
Year 2003 in Review II-37
Year 2002 in Review II-38
Year 2001 in Review II-39
Year 2000 in Review II-41

7. Focus on Select Global Players II-44
Agdia Inc. (USA) II-44
Biocontrol Systems Inc.(USA) II-44
Biomerieux SA (France) II-44
Biotrace International Plc. (UK) II-45
Charm Sciences (USA) II-45
C-Qentec Diagnostics (Australia) II-45
Idexx Laboratories, Inc. (USA) II-46
Neogen Corporation (USA) II-46
R-Biopharm (Germany) II-47
Strategic Diagnostics Inc. (USA) II-47
Vicam (USA) II-48

8. Global Market Perspective II-49
Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Agricultural and Environmental Diagnostics by Geographic
Region
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-49

Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for Agricultural and
Environmental Diagnostics by Geographic Region
US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America
and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-49

Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Food Residue Diagnostics by Geographic Region
US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America
and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-50

Table 5: World 10-Year Perspective for Food Residue
Diagnostics by Geographic Region
Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for
Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-50

Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Environmental Testing by Geographic Region
US,Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-51

Table 7: World 10-Year Perspective for Environmental Testing
by Geographic Region
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2005
& 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-51

Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Microbiology Testing by Geographic Region
US,Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-52

Table 9: World 10- Year for Microbiology Testing by Geographic
Region
US,Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2000, 2005& 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-52

II-B. REVIEW OF SELECT TECHNOLOGIES FOR AGRICULTURAL AND
ENVIRONMENTAL DIAGNOSTICS
A. Mycotoxins Testing II-53
Source of Toxins, and Prevention and Management of
Mycotoxicosis II-53
Research to Control Mycotoxin Contamination of Agricultural
Products II-54
B. Pesticide Residue Testing II-54
Analytical Techniques for Pesticide Residues in Food II-54
Sample Preparation II-54
Extraction II-54
Cleanup or Isolation II-55
Determination-chromatograph Separation. II-55
Gas Chromatography (GC) Separations II-55
High Performance Liquid Chromatography Separations II-56
Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) Separations II-57
Supercritical Fluid Chromatography (SFC) Separations II-57
Determination-Detection II-57
Gas Chromatography Detectors II-57
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Detectors II-58
Accurate Detection Possible through Advanced Techniques II-58
Immunoassay Method II-59
Advantages II-59
Drawbacks II-59
Potential Role of Immunoassay II-59
C. Microbiology Testing II-60
Microbiological Tests on Packaged Vegetables, Salads and
Fresh-Cut Fruits II-60
Nucleic Acid Analysis II-61
Rapid Hygiene Testing II-61

III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Market Trends and Issues III-1
Foodborne Ailments
Record High III-1
Fear of Antibiotic Residues Foster Organic Product Sales III-1
Animal Health Issues Poses a Threat to Productivity III-1
Herbicide Resistant Crops
The Other Side III-2
Consolidation is a Key to Success in Microbiology Tests
Market III-2
Recent Developments III-2
Array Biosensor Can Detect DON Mycotoxin in Indoor Air and
Foods III-2
CDC Develops RT-PCR Tests for Bird Flu III-3
FSIS Employs BAX® to Detection E. coli in Raw Meat III-3
Regulatory Environment III-3
Role of Federal Safety System in Ensuring Food Safety III-3
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) III-4
USDAs Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) III-4
Quality Promotion III-4
Pesticide Data Program III-5
Pesticide Residues in Food Monitoring Programs by Federal
Agencies III-5
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) III-5
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) III-6
General Commodity Monitoring III-7
Key Player Review III-7
Agdia Inc. III-7
Biocontrol Systems Inc. III-8
Charm Sciences III-8
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. III-8
Neogen Corporation III-9
Strategic Diagnostics, Inc. III-9
VICAM III-10
Product Introduction/Innovations III-10
Strategic Developments III-17
B.Market Analytics III-24
Table 10: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Agricultural and Environmental Diagnostics by Product
Segments
Food Residue Diagnostics, Environmental Testing
and Microbiology Testing Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through
2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24

Table 11: US 10-Year Perspective for Agricultural and
Environmental Diagnostics by Product Segments
Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Food Residue Diagnostics,
Environmental Testing and Microbiology Testing Markets for
2005, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-25

2. Canada III-26
A.Market Analysis III-26
Food Safety Testing in Canada III-26
Pesticide Residue Monitoring in Canada III-26
Monitoring Programs III-27
Sampling Strategy for National Surveillance III-27
Government Support for BSE Detection Program III-27
Food Testing Agencies III-27
CFIA: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency III-28
Health Canada III-29
Strategic Developments II-29
B.Market Analytics III-30
Table 12: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Agricultural and Environmental Diagnostics by Product
Segments
Food Residue Diagnostics, Environmental Testing
and Microbiology Testing Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30

Table 13: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Agricultural and
Environmental Diagnostics by Product Segments
Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Food Residue Diagnostics,
Environmental Testing and Microbiology Testing Markets for
2005, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

3. Japan III-32
A.Market Analysis III-32
Mandatory Testing for Genetically Manipulated Food Products III-32
Strategic Developments III-32
B.Market Analytics III-33
Table 14: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Agricultural and Environmental Diagnostics by Product
Segments
Food Residue Diagnostics, Environmental Testing
and Microbiology Testing Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33

Table 15: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Agricultural and
Environmental Diagnostics by Product Segments
Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Food Residue Diagnostics,
Environmental Testing and Microbiology Testing Markets for
2005, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33

4. Europe III-34
A.Market Analysis III-34
Agricultural Industry Overview III-34
Concerns Regarding Food Safety Adversely Affects Poultry Sales III-34
Broiler Producers Preparing for Change III-35
Safety Concerns III-35
Microbiology Testing in Europe III-35
Combating Food Borne Diseases
“European Way” III-35
Food Poisoning: Steps for Prevention III-35
Stamping Out Animal Diseases III-36
Food Safety Regulations in Europe III-36
Formation of the ENGL II-36
New Regulatory Framework for Food Contact Materials III-37
Strict Regime for Approval of GM Organisms III-37
Food Products Allowed to Contain 1% GMOs III-37
Food Safety Legislation of the EU III-38
Food Law: European Parliament Keen to Limit Irradiation List III-38
EU Grip on GMO Tightens II-38
EU Establishes New Ceiling for Mycotoxin II-39
EU Strengthens Safety Rules Governing Food and Feed Additives III-39
EC Calls on the Food Industry to Adopt Rapid Hygiene Testing III-39
Product Development III-40
Strategic Developments III-41
B.Market Analytics III-42
Table 16: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Agricultural and Environmental Diagnostics Market by
Geographic Region
France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain,
Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through
2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42

Table 17: European 10-Year Perspective for Agricultural and
Environmental Diagnostics Market by Geographic Region -
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany,
Italy, UK, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets for Years
2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42

Table 18: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Agricultural and Environmental Diagnostics by Product
Segments
Food Residue Diagnostics, Environmental Testing
and Microbiology Testing Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43

Table 19: European 10-Year Perspective for Agricultural and
Environmental Diagnostics by Product Segments
Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Food Residue Diagnostics,
Environmental Testing and Microbiology Testing Markets for
2005, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43

4a. France III-44
A.Market Analysis III-44
Product Introductions/Innovations III-44
Biomerieux SA
Key Player III-46
B.Market Analytics III-46
Table 20: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Agricultural and Environmental Diagnostics by Product
Segments
Food Residue Diagnostics, Environmental Testing
and Microbiology Testing Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46

Table 21: French 10-Year Perspective for Agricultural and
Environmental Diagnostics by Product Segments
Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Food Residue Diagnostics,
Environmental Testing and Microbiology Testing Markets for
2005, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47

4b. Germany III-48
A.Market Analysis III-48
Stringent Food Safety Regulations III-48
Key Player Review III-48
R-Biopharm III-48
GeneScan Europe AG III-48
Strategic Developments III-49
B.Market Analytics III-49
Table 22: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Agricultural and Environmental Diagnostics by Product
Segments
Food Residue Diagnostics, Environmental Testing
and Microbiology Testing Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49

Table 23: German 10-Year Perspective for Agricultural and
Environmental Diagnostics by Product Segments
Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Food Residue Diagnostics,
Environmental Testing and Microbiology Testing Markets for
2005, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50

4c. Italy III-51
A.Market Analysis III-51
Food Safety Agreement Signed in Italy III-51
B.Market Analytics III-51
Table 24: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Agricultural and Environmental Diagnostics by Product
Segments
Food Residue Diagnostics, Environmental Testing
and Microbiology Testing Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51

Table 25: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Agricultural and
Environmental Diagnostics by Product Segments
Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Food Residue Diagnostics,
Environmental Testing and Microbiology Testing Markets for
2005, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

4d. The United Kingdom III-53
A.Market Analysis III-53
New Scottish Agricultural Policy III-53
Ireland
Dairy Industry Review III-54
Biotrace International Plc.
Key Player III-55
Product Introduction/Innovation II-55
Strategic Developments III-55
B.Market Analytics III-58
Table 26: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Agricultural and Environmental Diagnostics by Product
Segments
Food Residue Diagnostics, Environmental Testing
and Microbiology Testing Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through
2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58

Table 27: UK 10-Year Perspective for Agricultural and
Environmental Diagnostics by Product Segments
Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Food Residue Diagnostics,
Environmental Testing and Microbiology Testing Markets for
2005, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58

4e. Spain III-59
Market Analysis III-59
Table 28: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Agricultural and Environmental Diagnostics by Product
Segments
Food Residue Diagnostics, Environmental Testing
and Microbiology Testing Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-59

Table 29: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Agricultural and
Environmental Diagnostics by Product Segments
Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Food Residue Diagnostics,
Environmental Testing and Microbiology Testing Markets for
2005, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-60

4f. Russia III-61
A.Market Analysis III-61
Russia to Revoke Ban on GM Foods III-61
Labeling Regulations in Russia III-61
B.Market Analytics III-62
Table 30: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Agricultural and Environmental Diagnostics by Product
Segments
Food Residue Diagnostics, Environmental Testing
and Microbiology Testing Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62

Table 31: Russian 10-Year Perspective for Agricultural and
Environmental Diagnostics by Product Segments
Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Food Residue Diagnostics,
Environmental Testing and Microbiology Testing Markets for
2005, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62

4g. Rest of Europe III-63
A.Market Analysis III-63
Swedish Microbiology Testing Market III-63
Denmark III-63
Strategic Developments III-63
B.Market Analytics III-64
Table 32: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Agricultural and Environmental Diagnostics by
Product Segments
Food Residue Diagnostics, Environmental
Testing and Microbiology Testing Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-64

Table 33: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for
Agricultural and Environmental Diagnostics by Product
Segments
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Food
Residue Diagnostics, Environmental Testing and Microbiology
Testing Markets for 2005, 2005 & 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-65

5. Asia-Pacific III-66
A.Market Analysis III-66
Australia III-66
C-Qentec Diagnostics
Key Player III-66
Korea III-67
Top Five Processed Products Necessitate Labeling III-67
China III-67
Food Safety Monitoring System III-67
Regulatory Restrictions for Imports and Exports of GM
Products III-67
India III-68
Upgrading Food Safety Standards III-68
Brief Review of GM Regulations in Select Countries III-68
Hong Kong III-68
Malaysia III-68
Philippines III-68
Thailand III-68
Taiwan III-69
Strategic Developments III-69
B.Market Analytics III-71
Table 34: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Agricultural and Environmental Diagnostics by
Product Segments
Food Residue Diagnostics, Environmental
Testing and Microbiology Testing Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-71

Table 35: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Agricultural
and Environmental Diagnostics by Product Segments -
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Food Residue
Diagnostics, Environmental Testing and Microbiology
Testing Markets for 2005, 2005 & 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-72

6. Latin America III-73
A.Market Analysis III-73
US and Mexico Enter into Agreement to Exchange Food Safety
Information III-73
Pesticide Monitoring in Mexico III-73
GM Labeling Regulations in Brazilian Market III-75
Regulatory Framework for Genetically Modified Organisms in
Argentina III-75
Product Introductions/Innovations III-75
B.Market Analytics III-76
Table 36: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Agricultural and Environmental Diagnostics by
Product Segments
Food Residue Diagnostics, Environmental
Testing and Microbiology Testing Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-76

Table 37: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for
Agricultural and Environmental Diagnostics by Product
Segments
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Food
Residue Diagnostics, Environmental Testing and Microbiology
Testing Markets for 2005, 2005 & 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-76

7. Rest of World III-77
A.Market Analysis III-77
Labeling Regulatory Framework III-77
Saudi Arabia III-77
Strategic Developments III-77
B.Market Analytics III-78
Table 38: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Agricultural and Environmental Diagnostics by
Product Segments
Food Residue Diagnostics, Environmental
Testing and Microbiology Testing Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-78

Table 39: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Agricultural
and Environmental Diagnostics by Product Segments -
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Food Residue
Diagnostics, Environmental Testing and Microbiology Testing
Markets for 2005, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-78

IV. COMPETITION

1. A&L Analytical Laboratories, Inc. (USA) IV-1
2. Abbey Lane Laboratory LLC (USA) IV-4
3. Agdia, Inc. (USA) IV-5
4. Agrisense-BCS Limited (UK) IV-8
5. Amerisci Bio-Chem (USA) IV-9
6. Biocontrol Systems, Inc. (USA) IV-10
7. Biogenetic Services, Inc. (USA) IV-11
8. Biolog, Inc. (USA) IV-12
9. Biomerieux SA (France) IV-14
Table 40: Nine Months Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (Nine
Months Ended, September) (In € million) IV-15

Table 41: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-
2005 (Nine Months Ended, September) (In € million) IV-15

Table 42: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Geographic
Region: 2004-2005 (Nine Months Ended, September) (In €
million) IV-15
10. Biophage Pharma, Inc. (Canada) IV-19
11. Bioreba AG (Switzerland) IV-21
12. Bioscience, Inc. (USA) IV-23
13. Biotest Diagnostics Corporation (USA) IV-26
14. Biotrace International PLC (UK) IV-30
Table 43: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1)
(In £ million) IV-31

Table 44: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In £
million) IV-31
Tecra International Pty Ltd. (Australia) IV-35
15. Cellabs Pty., Ltd. (Australia) IV-40
16. Center For Environmental Biotechnology, The (USA) IV-41
17. Centre For Plant Health (Canada) IV-42
18. Cepheid, Inc. (USA) IV-43
Table 45: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In
US$ thousands) IV-43

Table 46: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment:
2005-2006 (In US$ thousands) IV-44

Table 47: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$
thousands) IV-44

Table 48: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005
(In US$ thousands) IV-44
19. Charm Sciences, Inc. (USA) IV-47
20. Copesan Services, Inc. (USA) IV-49
21. Cortex Biochem, Inc. (USA) IV-50
22. C-Qentec Diagnostics Pty., Ltd. (Australia) IV-54
23. Cranfield Biotechnology Center (UK) IV-56
24. Dade Behring, Inc. (USA) IV-59
Table 49: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1)
(In US$ million) IV-60

Table 50: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-
2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-61

Table 51: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-
2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-61

Table 52: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Geographic
Region: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-61

Table 53: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$
million) IV-61

Table 54: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005
(In US$ million) IV-62

Table 55: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005
(In US$ million) IV-62

Table 56: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region:
2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-62
25. Development Center For Biotechnology (Taiwan) IV-81
26. Diagnostix Limited (Canada) IV-84
27. Eurofins Genescan, Inc. (USA) IV-87
28. Gamma SA (Belgium) IV-87
29. Genolife (France) IV-88
30. Hema-Quebec (Canada) IV-89
Table 57: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2006 (In US$
million) IV-90
31. Hybrizyme Corporation (USA) IV-90
32. Idexx Laboratories, Inc. (USA) IV-91
Table 58: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment:
2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-93

Table 59: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005
(In US$ million) IV-93
Idexx Laboratories Ltd. (UK) IV-97
33. Illinois Crop Improvement Association, Inc. (USA) IV-98
34. Immuno-Diagnostic Reagents (USA) IV-98
35. Immunolab GmbH (Germany) IV-99
36. Ingenasa (Spain) IV-99
37. Innogenetics NV (Belgium) IV-100
Table 60: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In €
million) IV-101

Table 61: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005
(In € million) IV-102
38. Innovative Biosensors, Inc. (USA) IV-110
39. Innovative Biotechnologies International, Inc. (USA) IV-111
40. International Diagnostics Group (UK) Ltd. (UK) IV-112
41. Invitrogen Corporation (USA) IV-115
Table 62: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1)
(In US$ million) IV-116

Table 63: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-
2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-116

Table 64: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$
million) IV-116

Table 65: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005
(In US$ million) IV-117

Table 66: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005
(In US$ million) IV-117
42. Koppert BV (The Netherlands) IV-123
43. LGC Limited (UK) IV-124
44. Medtox Diagnostics, Inc. (USA) IV-129
45. Millipore Corporation (USA) IV-130
Table 67: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$
million) IV-130

Table 68: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005
(In US$ million) IV-131

Table 69: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region:
2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-131
46. Myinefield Research Services Ltd. (UK) IV-136
47. National Institute Of Agricultural Botany (UK) IV-137
48. NCIMB Ltd. (UK) IV-138
49. Neogen Corporation (USA) IV-139
Table 70: Nine Months Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (Nine
Months Ended, February) (In US$ million) IV-140

Table 71: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-
2006 (Nine Months Ended, February) (In US$ million) IV-140

Table 72: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-
2006 (Nine Months Ended, February) (In US$ million) IV-140

Table 73: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$
million) IV-141

Table 74: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005
(In US$ million) IV-141

Table 75: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005
(In US$ million) IV-141

Table 76: Annual Sales Analysis by Product: 2004-2005
(In US$ million) IV-141
Neogen Europe Ltd. (UK) IV-149
50. Nitrate Elimination Co., Inc. (USA) IV-150
51. Novation (USA) IV-151
52. PBR Laboratories, Inc. (Canada) IV-153
53. PGG Wrightson Limited (New Zealand) IV-155
Table 77: Annual Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In NZ$
million) IV-157
54. Princeton Biomeditech Corporation (USA) IV-159
55. R-Biopharm AG (Germany) IV-160
R-Biopharm, Inc. (USA) IV-161
56. Response Biomedical Corporation (Canada) IV-162
Table 78: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In Can$
million) IV-162

Table 79: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005
(In Can$ million) IV-163
57. Roche Diagnostics(Schweiz) AG (Switzerland) IV-165
Table 80: Annual Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In CHF
million) IV-165
58. Rothamsted Research (UK) IV-168
59. RQA, Inc. (USA) IV-170
60. Scimed Laboratories, Inc. (Canada) IV-171
61. Scottish Agricultural Science Agency (SASA) (UK) IV-171
62. Strategic Diagnostics, Inc. (USA) IV-172
Table 81: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1)
(In US$ million) IV-173

Table 82: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$
million) IV-173

Table 83: Annual Sales Analysis by Product: 2004-2005
(In US$ million) IV-173

Table 84: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region:
2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-173
63. Third Wave Technologies, Inc. (USA) IV-178
Table 85: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1)
(In US$ million) IV-178

Table 86: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$
million) IV-178
64. United Chemical Technologies, Inc. (USA) IV-180
65. Universal Pig Genes, Inc. (USA) IV-181
66. Warnex, Inc. (USA) IV-182
Table 87: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1)
(In US$ million) IV-183
67. Waters Corporation (USA) IV-187
Table 88: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In US$
million) IV-188

Table 89: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005
(In US$ million) IV-188

Table 90: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region:
2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-188
68. Woods End® Laboratories, Inc. (USA) IV-197