[Dublin, IRELAND] – Global animal health and nutrition company, Alltech, will exhibit at booth number 32.B.3 in hall 8 at the VIV Europe trade show taking place in Moscow from 27-29 May 2008.

Alltech recently received the ‘For wealth and prosperity of Russia’ award, for its contribution to the Russian food production industry. It is the highest Russian public award given in the food production industry and is presented to companies, managers, scientists and officials working in the agricultural sector for their significant involvement in the development of production, manufacturing, and technology.

Over the course of the trade show, Alltech will organise a number of events, including a poultry seminar on 28 May, offering participants an opportunity to learn about and discuss the current issues facing the agri-feed industry. Alltech’s Vice President for Corporate Accounts, Aidan Connolly, will also address attendees at the General Plenary Session with a presentation entitled, "Trends and achievements in global broiler production: problems and possible solutions".

Alltech’s booth will provide information on the latest technologies and practices from a producer, nutritionist and business point of view and feature images of the company’s production facilities around the globe. The booth will also offer information on three of Alltech’s key products, Sel-Plex®, Allyzme® SSF and NuPro®. These three naturally produced nutritional supplements have been proven to enhance health and performance when added to the diets of ruminants, pigs and poultry.

Alltech’s Vice President for Europe, Marc Larousse, said, “We are delighted to return to VIV Europe again this year where we will share our insights into the latest developments in products, services and technologies.”

Alltech’s mission is to improve animal health and performance by adding nutritional value to animal feed and, through this, enhance the performance of the animal and increase animal production.Since it was founded over 27 years ago, the company has developed a strong regional presence throughout the world with 1,900 employees and a presence in 113 countries. For more information, visit www.alltech.com.

Alltech is the proud sponsor of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010™ to be held in Kentucky, USA.

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