Regulatory Approval

30 June 2008 ECO Animal Health Group plc (formerly Lawrence plc) New Aivlosin® approval for poultry in Europe ECO Animal Health Group plc is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Eco Animal Health Limited (ECO) has been granted a marketing authorisation from the European Commission for Aivlosin® granules for oral solution. The Aivlosin® granules dissolve readily in drinking water thus enabling the accurate and simultaneous treatment of large numbers of chickens. This marketing authorisation allows Aivlosin® to be marketed in Europe for the treatment and prevention of mycoplasmal respiratory disease in chickens, a segment estimated to be worth in the region of US $18 million at manufacturer level. ECO is targeting a significant share of this market segment and will sell directly in the two major EU poultry producing markets of France and the UK. Several national distributors, selected for their local market knowledge, have been appointed in other EU territories. The European Commission's granting of this marketing authorisation is another important step in ECO's continuing development of Aivlosin®, its patented macrolide antibiotic. The authorisation will further extend the marketing reach of Aivlosin® as a global veterinary product used for the treatment of respiratory and enteric diseases in pigs and poultry. Contacts: ECO Animal Health Group plc Marc Loomes 020 8447 8899 Spiro Financial Anthony Spiro 020 8336 6196 Cenkos Securities plc Stephen Keys 020 7397 8926 (Nominated Adviser) Elizabeth Bowman 020 7397 8928 ECO Animal Health Group plc is a leader in the development, registration and marketing of pharmaceutical products for animals. Our products for these global growth markets promote well-being. Our financial goals are achieved through the careful and responsible application of science to generate value for our shareholders.
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