Product Licence

Genus PLC
9 July 2001


            9 July 2001

                                  Genus plc

                             New Product Licence


Genus plc, ('Genus') the international agriculture and technology specialist,
has been awarded a product licence from the Veterinary Medicines Directorate
('VMD') for an inhalation anaesthetic, Isoflurane, which is being marketed by
Genus' Distribution Division under the trade name Isocare.  The product is for
use in the companion animals sector, predominantly domestic cats and dogs, and
will be marketed alongside other pharmaceuticals already handled by Genus
Distribution, the marketer and wholesale distributor of veterinary products.

The UK market for inhalation anaesthetic for small animals is currently worth
approximately £7 million per annum.  Isocare is one of a few products
competing in the sector and sales since its launch on 18 June 2001 have been
well above expectations.


For further information:

Genus                                       Tel:  + 44 (0)1270 536 500
Richard Wood, Chief Executive
Philip Acton, Finance Director

Buchanan Communications                     Tel:  + 44 (0)20 7466 5000
Charles Ryland / Catherine Miles