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Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Andrea MoodyPhone: 919-457-0743Email: andrea.moody@fleishman.comGREER ® Announces Veterinary Partnership with IDEXX ReferenceLaboratoriesAgreement Expands use of GREER ® Aller-g-complete ® through IDEXX DistributionChannels while Maintaining Company’s Core Focus on Veterinary SpecialtyLENOIR, N.C. – May 14, 2012 – GREER ® , a leading developer and provider of allergyimmunotherapy products and services, announced it has entered into a partnership withIDEXX Reference Laboratories to provide serum allergy testing and immunotherapy toveterinary practices. The partnership combines GREER’s expertise in veterinaryimmunotherapy with IDEXX Reference Laboratories’ nationwide network to provideindustry-leading service and support.“GREER has expertise in allergy testing and immunotherapy,” said Johnny Powers, PhD,Corporate Vice President, IDEXX Laboratories. “As a leading developer and provider ofserum allergy testing and immunotherapy, GREER was an obvious choice of partner forIDEXX. Through this partnership, IDEXX is pleased to offer a convenient, comprehensiveallergy system for canine, feline and equine patients.”GREER ® Aller-g-complete ® from IDEXX offers veterinarians simple, convenient testingfor allergen-specific IgE and allergen-specific immunotherapy. Test results are availablewithin 2 to 4 working days and customized immunotherapy prescriptions, compoundedby GREER Pharmacy, are delivered within one week.“This partnership gives GREER a broader, more convenient distribution system for ourcustomers,” said Cody Mikeal, Director, Veterinary Business, GREER VeterinaryAllergy. “IDEXX’s reach among veterinary practices is unparalleled and will provideveterinarians easier access to allergy testing and immunotherapy products while GREERmaintains its longstanding commitment to veterinary dermatologists who specialize intreating the most advanced forms of veterinary allergies. We see this as a realadvancement for the veterinary industry.”For more than 25 years, GREER has provided immunotherapy products for veterinarydermatologists in the United States. GREER also offers practical educational and trainingmaterials, client education, and technical and scientific resources for veterinarydermatologist customers.

About GREER ® — In Touch. Within Reach. GREER ® is a leading developer and provider of allergy immunotherapy products andservices for treating humans and animals. GREER Veterinary Allergy is one of thelargest providers of immunotherapy products to veterinary dermatologists and teachinguniversities in the United States. GREER is proud to support the role of allergyimmunotherapy in improving the lives of allergic animals and provide valuable resourcesas part of our commitment to advancing the specialty of veterinary dermatology. Thecompany was founded in 1904, and is located in Lenoir, N.C. For more information, visitwww.greerlabs.com.About IDEXX LaboratoriesIDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is a leader in pet healthcare innovation, serving practicingveterinarians around the world with a broad range of diagnostic and informationtechnology-based products and services. IDEXX products enhance the ability ofveterinarians to provide advanced medical care, improve staff efficiency and to buildmore economically successful practices. IDEXX is also a worldwide leader in providingdiagnostic tests and information for the production animal industry and tests for thequality and safety of water and milk. Headquartered in Maine, IDEXX Laboratoriesemploys more than 5,000 people and offers products to customers in over 100 countries.###GREER ® Aller-g-complete ® is a registered trademark of GREER ®MPN 041212V569