Digital Angel's Clifford and Snell Strategically Expands to the U.S.

SO. ST. PAUL, Minn.--(Business Wire)--Digital Angel (the "Company") (NASDAQ:DIGA), an advanced
technology company in the field of rapid and accurate identification,
location tracking and condition monitoring of high-value assets,
announced today that its Clifford and Snell division, a leading
manufacturer of industrial and hazardous area audible and visual alarm
products, is expanding its business to the U.S.

Clifford and Snell's products are renowned for their innovative
design and high performance for applications which range from general
signaling and fire, including hazardous areas, to process control and
marine, as well as commercial use in building and construction.

Trevor Gage, Director and General Manager of Clifford and Snell,
said, "I am delighted to announce the appointment of Phil Hausman as
Business Development Manager for the U.S. Phil will be responsible for
establishing a Clifford and Snell sales office in Houston, which will
be our U.S. base of operations. Phil will be the conduit for growth in
sales and service with existing customers while offering new customers
the opportunity to access our extensive product range with U.S.-based
support. We believe the success the company has achieved in key
markets such as the Far East, Middle East and Scandinavia can also be
attained in the U.S., with little up-front investment required."

Hausman comes to Clifford and Snell with an extensive knowledge of
the oil/gas and petrochemical markets and has particular experience in
the areas of offshore and industrial applications. According to Gage,
"Phil brings considerable technical expertise and a wealth of
knowledge within U.S. markets, which will assist Clifford and Snell to
provide an exceptional level of service and commitment to customers.
As the global requirements for power increase, and the investment in
the oil and gas industry continues to gain momentum, Clifford and
Snell is well positioned for substantial growth."

About Digital Angel

Digital Angel (www.DigitalAngel.com) is a leading provider of
radio frequency identification (RFID) and global positioning system
(GPS) technologies that enable the rapid and accurate identification,
location tracking and condition monitoring of people, animals and
high-value assets. Digital Angel's products are utilized around the
world in such applications as pet identification using its patented,
FDA-approved implantable microchip; livestock identification and
tracking using visual and RFID ear tags; and GPS search and rescue
beacons for use on aircraft, ships and boats, and by adventure
enthusiasts. Digital Angel is the owner of a majority position in
VeriChip Corporation (NASDAQ:CHIP).

For further details contact Trevor Gage, Clifford and Snell, Tom
Cribb Road, Thamesmead, London SE28 OBH, Tel: 020 8317 1717, website:
www.cliffordandsnell.com.

This press release includes forward-looking statements, including
but not limited to statements regarding growth expectations for the
Company's Clifford and Snell division and the Company's business
prospects in the United States. This information is also qualified in
its entirety by cautionary statements and risk factor disclosures
contained in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings,
including the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2006 and its quarterly reports. The Company can
offer no assurances that any projections, assumptions or forecasts
made or discussed in this release will be met, and investors should
understand the risks of investing solely due to such projections. The
Company undertakes no obligation to revise any forward-looking
statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise
after the date of this press release.

Digital Angel
Allison Tomek, 561-805-8044
atomek@adsx.com
or
CEOcast
Dan Schustack, 212-732-4300
dschustack@ceocast.com

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