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<FILENAME>ex23.txt
<DESCRIPTION>CONSENT OF KPMG
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      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


The Board of Directors

Techne Corporation:

We consent to the use of our report with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting
incorporated by reference herein.


/s/ KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota
November 11, 2010


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