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Struthers, Inc. and Legred Struthers Genetics/Norsvin Become Members Of National Pork Producers Council Business Editors CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 9, 2000--Struthers, Inc. (OTC BB: STRU) and its wholly owned subsidiary of Legred Struthers Genetics/Norsvin announced that they have become members of The Pork Alliance of The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). The NPPC's mission is to enhance opportunities for the success of U.S. pork producers and other industry stakeholders by establishing the U.S. pork industry as a consistent and responsible supplier of high quality pork to the domestic and world market. The NPPC represents 80,000 producers in 44 states and 700 counties. NPPC member producers account for 90% of the U.S. hog production. More information on the NPPC can be found on their web site: nppc.com . John Wrigley, Director Resource Development, commented "We are pleased to have Struthers and their subsidiary of LSG/Norsvin as part of our alliance and know the relationship will be mutually beneficial to both organizations. We look forward to the role that Struthers can play in the swine industry and to the bio-technology that they can bring to bear in assisting our membership." Dr. Douglas Beatty, CEO/President of Struthers, Inc., commented "We are delighted to be part of an organization that has been so beneficial to the swine industry and that is influential in aiding the hog business as a whole. Struthers association with the NPPC will allow us an opportunity to offer the benefits of our genetics, alliance programs and technology to producers worldwide and give the company a voice in the future direction of the swine industry." For further information on the Company visit their web site atstruthersinc.com . This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, among other things, statements relating to future expansion, anticipated sales growth, and business development activities. Forward-looking statements involve the expectations and estimates of the Company's management and are subject to a variety of uncertainties. Actual events or results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including domestics and global economics and market competitive factors. This is not a solicitation to buy securities and does not purport to be a complete analysis of Struthers, Inc. Investing in securities is highly speculative and carries a high degree of risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results. --30--AH/ch* CONTACT: Struthers, Inc., Charleston Rhett Seabrook, 888/400-8810