INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 33-42992, 33-49160, 33-86728, 33-86732, 333-14211, 333-37263, 333-88885 and 333-49962 of Techne Corporation on Form S-8, of our report dated August 14, 2001, included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Techne Corporation for the year ended June 30, 2001. /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Minneapolis, Minnesota September 27, 2001