February 16, 2009
Phibro Animal Health subsidiary acquires trace minerals business
Phibro Animal Health Corporation announced on Friday (Feb 13) that Prince Agri Products Inc., a subsidiary of Phibro, has agreed to acquire the Baltzell Agri Products (BAP) trace minerals business.
Prince Agri president Dean Warras said the integration of trace mineral businesses will enable Prince Agri to serve an expanded geographical market from multiple production facilities and meet the needs for the demanding market environment.
BAP is a manufacturer and marketer of an extensive line of trace minerals, trace mineral premixes, selenium premixes and other nutritional ingredients to the animal feed and pet food industries in the US.
The products generally are mixed with animal feeds and pet foods to fortify and enhance their nutritional value.
BAP serves customers in all animal feed segments, including cattle, dairy, swine, poultry, and companion animals.