Patterson to buy private veterinary products maker for $1.1 bln

May 4 (Reuters) - Patterson Cos Inc said it would buy privately held veterinary products maker Animal Health International Inc for $1.1 billion.

The company also said it was looking to sell its medical rehabilitation business.

Patterson, which makes dental products, veterinary supplies and rehabilitation medical supplies for hospitals and long-term care facilities, said the Animal Health deal would more than double the size of its veterinary business.

(Reporting by Vidya L Nathan in Bengaluru)

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