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Syngenta and Neogen enter licensing agreement for brodifacoum rodenticides

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  • Neogen Corporation will be granted exclusive rights to market and sell Talon®-G and Talon Weatherblok® XT rodenticides from Syngenta 

GREENSBORO, N.C. and LEXINGTON, Ky., USA, May 19, 2025 ― Syngenta and Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) have entered into a strategic licensing and supply agreement for Talon®-G and Talon Weatherblok® XT rodenticides, granting Neogen exclusive rights to market and sell these products in the United States and Canada. Under this agreement, Neogen will leverage its commercial and technical expertise to lead the promotion and distribution of these established products. Syngenta will focus more on its long-term vision of bringing new, innovative pest control technologies to market. 

Talon-G and Talon Weatherblok XT, containing the active ingredient brodifacoum, are second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides that can control rodents with a single feeding.  

“Syngenta has a longstanding relationship with Neogen and we know they are the ideal partner to continue supporting and evolving these brands our customers trust,” explained Scott Reasons, Head of Syngenta Professional Solutions in the Americas. "As a result of this relationship, Syngenta can accelerate the development of new solutions across all areas of pest control, maintaining our commitment to customers and the industry.” 

“We’re pleased to expand Neogen’s rodenticide portfolio with these two well-established and highly effective products,” said Greg Hastings, Vice President, USAC Animal Safety for Neogen. “This agreement reinforces our commitment to providing comprehensive pest management solutions and strengthens our ability to serve customers across North America with the tools they need to help safeguard their facilities and uphold effective pest control.” 

For more information, visit SyngentaPMP.com or Neogen.com.

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About Neogen
Neogen Corporation is committed to fueling a brighter future for global food security through the advancement of human and animal well-being. Harnessing the power of science and technology, Neogen has developed comprehensive solutions spanning the Food Safety, Livestock, and Pet Health & Wellness markets. A world leader in these fields, Neogen has a presence in over 140 countries with a dedicated network of scientists and technical experts focused on delivering optimized products and technology for its customers.

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