Business
Statement Re: Foot & Mouth
Statement Re: Foot & Mouth.
About this update from Genus Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n Genus PLC\n06 August 2007\n\n\nFor Immediate Release 6 August 2007\n\n\n Genus Plc\n\n\nGenus, the leading multi species global genetics company makes the following\nstatement in relation to the case of foot and mouth disease confirmed in GB last\nFriday evening.\n\n\nThere is no measurable impact upon our business.\n\nThe ravaging 2001 outbreak had no adverse impact on the business. Since that\ntime Genus has developed both geographically and in species. Currently, only 14%\nof company turnover is in GB animal related business.\n\nAll of Genus' GB breeding stock facilities are located far from the source of\nthe outbreak. Nevertheless, we have further enhanced our already high\nbio-security procedures.\n\nThe Board will keep the situation under constant review and will make a further\nannouncement if the situation changes from that described above\n\nFor further information, please contact:\n\n\nGenus Plc Tel: +44 (0)1256 345 971\nMartin Boden, Finance Director\n\nBuchanan Communications Tel: +44 (0)20 7466 5000\nCharles Ryland / Suzanne Brocks\n\nBridgewell Securities Ltd\nFred Ward / Shaun Dobson Tel: +44 (0)20 7003 3000.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n This information is provided by RNS\n The company news service from the London Stock Exchange\n \n ","length":1548,"tagName":"div"}]