WESTBROOK, Maine, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDXX), announced today that it will participate in the JPMorgan 27th Annual Healthcare Conference. Jonathan W. Ayers, Chairman, President and CEO, is scheduled to make a presentation on the Company on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. (PT), at the Westin St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, California. Individuals can access the live audio webcast of the presentation through a link on the home page of the IDEXX Laboratories Web site, www.idexx.com. An archived edition of the presentation will be available for 14 days via the same link.

About IDEXX Laboratories

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is a leader in pet 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, 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 4,500 people and offers products to customers in over 100 countries.

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