Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

A copy of the press release issued by Techne Corporation on October 28, 2009, describing the results of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 and its financial condition as of September 30, 2009, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Segment information for Techne Corporation for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 which has been included on Techne Corporation's website (www.techne-corp.com), is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information in this Form 8-K and the Exhibits attached hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (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 filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated October 28, 2009.

99.2 Segment information for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.