EXHIBIT 11.1---STATEMENT RE:  COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)

                             GALAGEN INC.
                      (A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

STATEMENT RE:  COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS (LOSS)




                                                   FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                           MARCH 31
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                                                     1998             1997
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BASIC LOSS PER SHARE:

Weighted average shares outstanding                  7,560,438      7,163,769
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Net loss applicable to common stockholders         $(1,217,095)   $(1,576,928)
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Basic net loss per share applicable to common
 stockholders                                            $(.16)         $(.22)
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DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE:

Weighted average shares outstanding                  7,560,438      7,163,769

Dilutive potential common shares                             -              -
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Total                                                7,560,438      7,163,769
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Net loss applicable to common stockholders         $(1,217,095)   $(1,576,928)
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Diluted net loss per share applicable to
 common stockholders                                     $(.16)         $(.22)
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