St. Louis, Mo., February 3, 2010 – “Medika Mamba,” a fortified, peanut-butter-based, ready-to-use-therapeutic food (RUTF) endorsed by the World Health Organization and UNICEF could well be one of the most effective life-savers among victims of the disastrous earthquakes in Haiti. Three St. Louis-area organizations are working hard to ensure that this lifeline continues to be available during the disaster relief period and beyond.

Culling rates and poor sow performance are serious concerns for the pork industry around the globe. Until recently, the opportunity to reverse performance-related trends seemed grim. However, results of a recent three-year study have led to the development of a programme offering pork producers new avenues for combating this costly problem.

St. Louis, Missouri, November 15, 2010 — Celebrating with industry associations, political dignitaries and local neighbors, Novus International held a ribbon cutting earlier this month for their newest facility, Green Acres Farm. Located in Montgomery County, MO, Green Acres Farm inspires innovation and sustainability through a commitment to environmental conservation. The flexibility provided by the facilities at Green Acres allows Novus to provide replicable examples of agricultural best practices.

ST. LOUIS, MO, November 16, 2010 – St. Louis-area based Novus International, Inc., a global leader in animal health and nutrition, announced today Novus President and CEO Thad Simons has been selected from among nearly 300 regional candidates nationwide as the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year in Distribution and Manufacturing.

St. Louis, Missouri, November 18, 2010 — For the second consecutive year, Novus International has been recognized by the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association (RCGA) and RubinBrown LLP as a recipient of the 2010 Top 50 Award. The award, presented annually since 1996, recognizes businesses, entrepreneurs and organizations in all industry sectors throughout the St. Louis region.