IDEXX Reference Laboratories Now Offers McMaster Fecal Egg Count Test [Trade]

WESTBROOK, Maine, October 14, 2009—IDEXX Reference Laboratories announces the addition of an equine quantitative fecal test following the McMaster methodology for determining egg burden. The IDEXX McMaster Fecal Egg Count Test gives equine practitioners a scientific method for helping clients understand if current deworming programs are working, and for making recommendations that can improve effectiveness.

"It's not enough to simply determine the presence or absence of eggs when evaluating a deworming program," said Alison Moore, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM, IDEXX Equine Medical Consultant. "The IDEXX McMaster Fecal Egg Count Test provides a quantitative analysis of egg count to help veterinarians accurately monitor anthelmintic performance, and to make adjustments as necessary."

The IDEXX McMaster Fecal Egg Count Test is recommended to establish a baseline for anthelmintic response with new equine patients and for annual monitoring. For more information about this test and IDEXX Equine Health, go to www.idexx.com/equine or call 1-800-621-8378.

About IDEXX Reference Laboratories and IDEXX Laboratories IDEXX Reference Laboratories is a worldwide network of laboratories trusted for providing a comprehensive testing menu and consistently delivering accurate diagnostic results to the veterinary industry. IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., the parent company of IDEXX Reference Laboratories, is a leader in pet and equine healthcare innovation, serving practicing veterinarians around the world with a broad range of diagnostic and information technology-based products and services. IDEXX products enhance the ability of veterinarians to provide advanced medical care, to improve staff efficiency and to build more economically successful practices. IDEXX is also a worldwide leader in providing diagnostic tests and information for the production animal industry and tests for the quality and safety of water and milk. Headquartered in Maine, IDEXX Laboratories employs more than 4,700 people and offers products to customers in over 100 countries.