Zoetis-Neogen merger may lessen competition, New Zealand regulator says
By Saloni Sinha ( July 28, 2026, 06:55 GMT | Insight) -- Global animal-health company Zoetis' proposed acquisition of Neogen Corporation would likely substantially lessen competition in the supply of genomic testing for beef cattle in New Zealand, the country's competition regulator said. The New Zealand regulator's statement of issues comes just days after Australia's antitrust regulator referred the deal to an in-depth Phase 2 review, which was expected to commence on Tuesday.Global animal-health company Zoetis' proposed acquisition of Neogen Corporation would likely substantially lessen competition in the supply of genomic testing for beef cattle in New Zealand, the country's competition regulator said....
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