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the completion of the initial public offering, Pfizer owns 100 percent of the outstanding Class B common stock of Zoetis and retains an approximately 80 percent ownership of Zoetis, the company noted. Building on a 60-year history as the animal health business of Pfizer, Zoetis discovers, develops, manufactures and markets veterinary vaccines and medicines, with a focus on both farm and companion animals, the company said. It generated annual revenue of $4.2 billion in fiscal 2011. Zoetis has more than 9,500 employees and a local presence in approximately 70 countries, including 29 manufacturing facilities in 11 countries. Its products serve veterinarians, livestock producers and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals in 120 countries. More information can be obtained at www.zoetis.com.
CTB Inc. names customer serv. mgr. MILFORD, Ind. — Teena Kruger has been promoted to customer service manager for the Chore-Time Group, according to Mark Stephens, executive vice president and general manager for the CTB Inc. business unit. In her new position, Kruger will be responsible for leading the merger of ChoreKruger Time’s three customer service departments into one cohesive group to serve the poultry and egg industries globally. She will also manage quotations, order entry, order management, shipment logistics, export document preparation,
invoicing, contract management and the distributor e-commerce program for Chore-Time. Kruger joined CTB in 1989 as a production operator and has since served in various roles, including management positions for multiple CTB business units. Prior to her promotion, she was cage project manager for ChoreTime Brock International. A native of New Castle, Ind., Kruger graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business management from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Ind., and currently resides in Syracuse, Ind. Kruger was a 2012 graduate of the Kosciusko Leadership Academy, a county-wide program for development of emerging leaders in the community. More information about the Chore-Time Group can be obtained at www.choretime.com.
Cooley inducted into JA hall of fame GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Based on his lifetime commitment to the principles of market-based economics and entrepreneurship, Jan Cooley was inducted into the 2013 Business Hall of Fame by the Northeast Georgia chapter of Junior Achievement. Cooley is Cooley CEO of Pro View Foods, a complete food service poultry producer with three plants in Gainesville and Braselton, Ga. Cooley founded Pro View Foods (www.proviewfoods.com) in 2008, having begun his poultry career in the 1960’s. Pro View is a successor company to Kings Delight Ltd.
In the Junior Achievement presentation, he was commended for his passion for work and for creating a work environment that is open to new ideas and experimentation. The Burlington, N.C., native was raised in a cotton mill village where his father worked. His poultry industry career began during his high school days and included a stint with the industry-pioneer, J. D. Jewell. “I got really deep into the poultry business (at Jewell’s); that is where the seed was planted,” he noted. Junior Achievement also acknowledged Cooley mirrored its mission to assist young people reach personal success through education and opportunities. “It’s been a great experience being able to grow the business in the community and help others through the company,” he added. Cooley and his wife, Betty, have been married for 42 years and have two daughters and six grandchildren. Active members of Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville, Cooley added that he strives to be a blessing to others through his support of various ministries of his church.
Alltech joins Int’l. Poultry Council BANGKOK, Thailand — Alltech has become the newest member of the International Poultry Council (IPC), the global organization that brings together poultry industry leaders from around the world to discuss and address issues in trade and science and improve relations among nations. “Alltech is honored to join the International Poultry Council,” said Dr. Mark Lyons, Alltech vice president of corporate affairs. “This group is made up of leading companies, government organizations and industry leaders throughout the
Business poultry sector trying to find consensus on important issues related to trade, disease and standards at a global level. Operating in 128 countries, Alltech can help provide local understanding as well as a global view to this discussion.” Formed in October 2005, the IPC brings together poultry industry leaders from around the world to explore the latest innovations in trade and science, and strengthen relations among nations. Founding members include Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Egypt, the European Union, Mexico, Thailand, Turkey and the United States. The IPC’s mission is: to strengthen communication between the industries of different countries, to develop and recommend policies affecting its industries and to promote a common global understanding of and confidence in poultry products as the preferred source of meat protein. “There are numerous challenges in the food chain around the world and only by working together as a global industry will we be able to find solutions to these issues,” Lyons said. “With more than 33 years of experience in providing innovative, natural solutions, we look forward to being a member of this elite group of industry leaders and continuing our investment and focus in the poultry industry.”
ISA recognizes corp. partners BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The Illinois Soybean Association notes that its Corporate Partnership Program allows Illinois soybean farmers and organizations to collaborate on education, research and legislative affair issues. ISA is also rec-
ognizing its new 2013 corporate partners. “We are excited about the opportunities that our corporate program offers to businesses who market to farmers,” said Bill Wykes, soybean farmer from Yorkville, Ill., and ISA chairman. “Industry collaboration creates value for all involved with soybean production.” Joining ISA in the program are Monsanto and Novozymes BioAg at the Executive Level; ADM and Dow AgroSciences at the Principal Level; BASF, Beck’s Hybrids, Cargill and DuPont Pioneer at the Core Level; Bunge North America and FS GROWMARK at the Association Level; and Consolidated Grain & Barge, StollerUSA and Syngenta at the Affiliate Level. “We thank our corporate sponsors for their support and look forward to continuing the partnership this year and beyond,” said Wykes. “The relationships built between farmers and corporate partners provide us with information and tools that will help us increase productivity and profitability.” Some corporate partners also participate in ISA farmer connection opportunities, including the Illinois Soybean Profitability Summit, which was held March 4, and the upcoming International Biotechnology Symposium. The full-day symposium will be held Aug. 26, in Champaign, Ill., and will focus on building consensus and awareness around the need for a synchronous, science-based, predictable global biotechnology approval process. More information about the Illinois Soybean Association can be obtained at 309-808-3607, or www. ilsoy.org.