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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>FORM 8-K </FONT></H1>

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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>CURRENT REPORT </FONT></H1>

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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Pursuant to Section 13
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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Date of report (Date
of earliest event reported): April 21, 2003 </FONT></H1>

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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><B>IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC.</B><BR><I>(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)</I> </FONT> </P>

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     <TH COLSPAN=2><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Delaware</FONT><HR WIDTH=95% SIZE=1 COLOR=BLACK NOSHADE></TH>
     <TH COLSPAN=2><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>000-19271</FONT><HR WIDTH=95% SIZE=1 COLOR=BLACK NOSHADE></TH>
     <TH COLSPAN=2><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>01-0393723</FONT><HR WIDTH=95% SIZE=1 COLOR=BLACK NOSHADE></TH></TR>
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     <TD WIDTH=30% ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><I>(State or other jurisdiction of<BR>incorporation or organization) </I> </FONT></TD>
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     <TD WIDTH=30% ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><I>(Commission file number)</I> </FONT></TD>
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     <TD WIDTH=30% ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><I>(I.R.S. Employer<BR>Identification No.)</I> </FONT></TD>
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     <TH COLSPAN=2><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>One IDEXX Drive, Westbrook, Maine</FONT><HR WIDTH=95% SIZE=1 COLOR=BLACK NOSHADE></TH>
     <TH COLSPAN=2><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>04092</FONT><HR WIDTH=95% SIZE=1 COLOR=BLACK NOSHADE></TH></TR>
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     <TD WIDTH=60% ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><I>(Address of principal executive offices)</I> </FONT></TD>
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     <TD WIDTH=30% ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><I>(Zip Code)</I> </FONT></TD>
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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><B>(207) 856-0300</B><BR><I>(Registrant&#146;s
telephone number, including area code)</I> </FONT> </P>
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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Item 7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Statements,
Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. </FONT></H1>

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     <P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
          Not applicable. </FONT></P>

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          Not applicable. </FONT></P>

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          Exhibits. </FONT></P>

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     <P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;99.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
          Press release of the Company dated April 21, 2003.</FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Item 9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Regulation FD Disclosure (Information furnished pursuant to Item 12, &#147;Disclosure of<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Results of Operations and Financial
             Condition&#148;).</FONT></H1>


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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On
April 21, 2003, IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (the &#147;Company&#148;) issued a press release
announcing earnings results for the quarter ended March 31, 2003. The full text of the
press release issued in connection with the announcement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to
this Current Report on Form 8-K. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
accordance with the procedural guidance in SEC Release No. 33-8216, the information
in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto is being furnished under &#147;Item 9.
Regulation FD Disclosure&#148; rather than under &#147;Item 12. Disclosure of Results of
Operations and Financial Condition.&#148; The information shall not be deemed
&#147;filed&#148; for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
&#147;Exchange Act&#148;) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor
shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of
1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a
filing. </FONT></P>


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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><B>SIGNATURES</B> </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. </FONT></P>

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     <TD WIDTH="50%"><FONT SIZE="2">Dated: April 21, 2003</FONT></TD>
     <TD WIDTH="50%"><FONT SIZE="2"><B>IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC.</B> </FONT></TD></TR>
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     <TD><FONT SIZE="2">By: /s/ Merilee Raines</FONT><HR WIDTH=100% SIZE=1 COLOR=BLACK NOSHADE></TD></TR>
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     <TD><FONT SIZE="2">Merilee Raines<BR>
Vice President, Finance and Treasurer<BR>
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<P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><U>Exhibit No.</U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Description of Exhibit</U> </FONT> </P>

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<P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">99.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Press Release of the Company dated April 21, 2003.</FONT> </P>


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IDEXX Laboaratories, Inc. Form 8-K (4-21-03)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13
or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date
of earliest event reported): April 21, 2003
IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
000-19271
01-0393723
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(Commission file number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
One IDEXX Drive, Westbrook, Maine
04092
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(207) 856-0300
(Registrant's
telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former
name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 7.   Financial Statements,
Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a)    
          Not applicable.
(b)    
          Not applicable.
(c)    
          Exhibits.
99.1    
          Press release of the Company dated April 21, 2003.
Item 9.   
Regulation FD Disclosure (Information furnished pursuant to Item 12, "Disclosure of
Results of Operations and Financial
             Condition").
On
April 21, 2003, IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release
announcing earnings results for the quarter ended March 31, 2003. The full text of the
press release issued in connection with the announcement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to
this Current Report on Form 8-K.
In
accordance with the procedural guidance in SEC Release No. 33-8216, the information
in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto is being furnished under "Item 9.
Regulation FD Disclosure" rather than under "Item 12. Disclosure of Results of
Operations and Financial Condition." The information shall not be deemed
"filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
"Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor
shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of
1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a
filing.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: April 21, 2003
IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC.
By: /s/ Merilee Raines
Merilee Raines
Vice President, Finance and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
Description of Exhibit
99.1               
Press Release of the Company dated April 21, 2003.