EXHIBIT 23.1

                              CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
                                   PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements of
Biomet, Inc. on Forms S-8 (File Nos. 333-65139, 333-00331, 33-75618, 33-65700,
33-50268, 33-37561, 33-26826 and 33-7361), on Form S-4 (File No. 333-88905) and
on Forms S-3 (File Nos. 33-50420, 33-27008 and 333-94959) and in the related
prospectus of our report dated June 30, 2004, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements and schedule of Biomet, Inc. and its subsidiaries included
in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended May 31, 2004.

                                Ernst & Young LLP

Fort Wayne, Indiana
August 11, 2004