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FDA Approves N-Sure® Brand of Natamycin, a New Broiler Feed Additive

Wilmington, DE, April 28, 2004 — Arkion Life Sciences LLC announces the approval of N-Sure® brand of natamycin as a feed additive to retard the growth of Aspergillus parasiticus in broiler feeds. Aspergillus parasiticus is a mold which produces aflatoxin. N-Sure® completed the full review process for safety and efficacy by the Food and Drug Administration Division of Animal Feeds prior to approval as a feed additive per the Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR Part 573). Natamycin has been used extensively for many years in human foods as a natural food additive to protect cheese, sausage and certain drink mixes from molds. This approval represents the first application for the compound in animal feeds.

According to Sam Walker, Vice President of Marketing for Arkion Life Sciences, N-Sure® represents a significant step forward in the area of feed preservation, with a proven ability to retard mold growth in broiler chicken feed without damaging feed mixing and handling equipment.

Arkion Life Sciences LLC, based in Wilmington, Delaware, is a technology-based company leading in the discovery, development and marketing of environmentally friendly, natural or nature identical bioactive compounds. The company has over 500 patents and patent applications worldwide around these technologies including the area of feed preservation with N-Sure® and employs biotechnology to capitalize on new opportunities in the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, animal health and agricultural markets. Arkion has three major businesses: Airepel, supplying bird repellants which feature a non-lethal method to control where birds feed and roost; Hyperimmune eggs with markets in human and animal nutrition; and Bio-Technical Resources (based in Manitowoc, WI), which develops processes and products based upon fermentation technology such as glucosamine, N-acetylglucosamine and natamycin.

For more information, contact:
Sam Walker, Vice President of Marketing, Arkion Life Sciences
302-252-0341, swalker@arkionls.com

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