Pyxis Genomics Announces Investment by Ag-West Bio

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 04, 2004

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan/CHICAGO, Illinois. April 30th, 2004 - Pyxis Genomics is pleased to announce the investment of $100,000 by Ag-West Bio in the company's Saskatoon operation today. The funds will contribute to Pyxis' research and development efforts in non-antibiotic feed additives.

"Ag-West Bio is a remarkable organization and is an invaluable resource for Saskatchewan companies doing business in the ag-bio industry," Said Mr. Brendan Fox, President and CEO of Pyxis, "Pyxis' ongoing research and development activities in Saskatoon are vital to the Company's continued success in the development of genomic tools to be utilized by meat production companies and animal health providers in the ever-increasing competitive agricultural markets."

"Pyxis Genomics is developing new non-antibiotic feed additives to activate, strengthen or enhance an animal's immune system. These new feed additives will be used to fight disease at very specific times when risk of infection is high- say at weaning or hatching," said Dr. Larry Schook, Scientific Founder of Pyxis Genomics and its Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer. "The staff we have assembled in Saskatoon is top-notch. Their work is exciting and shows great promise for future applications."

Pyxis employs seven staff in Saskatoon, including scientists and marketing and business development personnel.

About Pyxis Genomics
Pyxis Genomics Inc. is a privately held animal genomics company with operations in Chicago, Illinois and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Founded in 1999, Pyxis Genomics is a world leader in maximizing the health and performance of animals through its products, platforms and tools. As a global genomics-based animal health company, Pyxis Genomics discovers, develops and commercializes its own products and services to treat and cure animal diseases, enhance animal fitness, and increase productivity through nutritional intervention. For more information, visit: www.pyxisgenomics.com.

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