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Calculation of Net Income Per Share (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2013
Aug. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Net Income attributable to Neogen shareholders $ 7,839 $ 6,714
Weighted average shares 24,106 23,678
Effect of dilutive stock options and warrants 572 520
Denominator for diluted net income per share 24,678 24,198
Net income attributable to Neogen Corporation per share:    
Basic $ 0.33 $ 0.28
Diluted $ 0.32 $ 0.28