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New Structure Signals Company's Commitment To Livestock Sector SHAWNEE, Kansas-January 31, 2006

In a show of continuing commitment to grow its livestock business, Bayer Animal Health has restructured its food animal team and named Todd Firkins to lead marketing efforts in North America. The appointment is effective immediately.

As Livestock Category Manager, a new position, Firkins will be responsible for providing leadership in product management and business development across the entire food animal category. He will oversee marketing and support of Baytril 100®, Bayer Animal Health's antibiotic for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD), as well as the entire Insecticides product portfolio.

"This newly created position demonstrates Bayer Animal Health's increased emphasis and commitment to a successful future in the food animal category, said Jeff Gaidos, Vice President of Marketing. "Todd brings a wealth of industry knowledge, significant category expertise, and a clear vision for our future in this important segment. Todd will be a pivotal player in the ongoing success of this business."

Firkin's appointment is part of broader structural changes designed to fully support Bayer Animal Health's food animal franchise. The company also announced the creation of an Insecticides Brand Manager position to oversee growth and development of its Tempo® and Quickbayt® lines of farm hygiene products. Mitch Johnson will lead the company's efforts in this important and growing segment of the food animal business.

Said Gaidos, "Mitch brings significant expertise to the farm hygiene segment. Dividing the food animal business into livestock and insecticide categories reaffirms our commitment to the business and increases our focus. We are fortunate to have two talented individuals to help lead our growth in these categories."

These organizational changes signal an important commitment for Bayer. About 25% of Bayer Animal Health's revenue comes from the food animal category. Said Joerg Ohle, President and General Manager of Bayer Animal Health, "Our new structure is designed to put us in the best possible position to grow our livestock and farm hygiene business. Todd brings the right combination of leadership skills, experience, and energy that we need to serve the livestock category and Mitch has the experience and knowledge to drive the insecticides segment. We are absolutely committed to take both of these businesses to the next level."

Firkins joined Bayer Animal Health as a Technical Sales Representative in 1995 and currently is a Regional Sales Manager, living in Canyon, Texas. He served as a Senior Technical Sales Representative and Technical Sales Specialist before assuming his current post in 2003. Firkins will relocate to the company's North American animal health headquarters in Shawnee, Kansas. A rancher and pilot, Mr. Firkins is active in several organizations, including the Texas Cattle Feeders Association, the Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association, the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association, the Experimental Aircraft Association, and the Pilatus Owners' and Pilots' Association. Before joining Bayer Animal Health, Mr. Firkins held positions with Mallinckrodt, Bowman Micro-Dose/Dodge Livestock Equipment, and Texas Beef.  Firkins is a native Texan who earned his Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from Texas A&M University.

Johnson joined Bayer Animal Health in 2002 as part of the livestock marketing team. Prior to joining Bayer, he held marketing positions with Intervet, Pfizer Animal Health, and Eli Lilly serving the U.S. and international livestock and poultry markets. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture from the University of Nebraska and his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Virginia's Darden business school.

Bayer HealthCare's Animal Health Division is a worldwide leader in parasite control and prescription pharmaceuticals for dogs, cats, horses, and cattle. North American operations for the Animal Health Division are headquartered in Shawnee, Kan. Bayer Animal Health is a division of Bayer HealthCare LLC, one of the world's leading health care companies.

Forward-looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Bayer Group management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development, or performance of the company and the estimates given here. These factors include those discussed in our public reports filed with the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (including our Form 20-F). The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.

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DR. PETER WEINSTEIN, MBA, JOINS VETZ MAGAZINE AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Key Industry Leader Will Help Build the Industry’s First-ever Lifestyle Magazine for Veterinarians

Los Angeles, CA., July 2005 – Dr. Peter Weinstein, MBA, a leading advocate and leader in the veterinary industry, has joined VETZ Magazine as chief operating officer and will be responsible for helping to build the industry’s first-ever lifestyle magazine for veterinarians. Dr. Weinstein will focus on business development, business operations and strategic business alliances for the company.

VETZ Magazine launched its premier issue in May with a first-ever lifestyle magazine aimed at bringing solid answers to the veterinary profession in practice management, HR, legal and marketing. VETZ Magazine offers the most up-to-date, impactful information available today to influence a healthy balance between a veterinarian’s lifestyle and practice.

“I am thrilled to join VETZ Magazine as chief operating officer. I have been in the veterinary industry for more than 20 years and I have never seen a publication like VETZ that really speaks to a veterinarian about the balance between work and life,” says Dr. Weinstein.

VETZ Magazine will be circulated four times a year climbing to eight issues a year in 2006. The next issue will be summer 2005 and dubbed “The Technology Issue.” VETZ Magazine can also be found at www.vetzmagazine.com where veterinarians and its staff members can visit anytime to read about breaking news, product announcements, company announcements and issues of the month sent from peers in the industry. “Dr. Weinstein brings a wealth of experience and will assist in the expansion of the company,” states Vetz publisher Steven May. “When I think of a leader to help VETZ grow, there’s no one better for the job than Dr. Weinstein.” About Dr. Peter Weinstein Dr. Weinstein attended Cornell University before moving on to the University of Illinois to receive his DVM. After graduation, he worked as an associate for few years before opening his own practice.

While running his practice he identified a real need for enhanced business acumen to truly make his practice successful. So, while managing and practicing full time, he attended night school to receive his MBA from the University of Redlands.

Besides being a practitioner, Dr. Weinstein was also a practice management consultant with Catanzaro and Associates (nationally) and PAW Consulting (regionally). He served as President of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association and President of the California Veterinary Medical Association. Additionally, Dr. Weinstein is on the Board of Directors of the Schnurmacher Foundations, a charitable trust.

In September 2000, Dr. Weinstein stepped away from clinical practice to work full time as a practice management consultant and to run Veterinary Practice Consultants Brokerage®, a veterinary specific job placement firm that assists veterinarians find new associates and new associates find jobs. In September 2003, Veterinary Pet Insurance hired Dr. Weinstein to oversee their Claims Department as the Medical Director. In May 2005, Dr. Weinstein returned to business consulting with his vision to: “Make the veterinary profession a better profession for all those working in it now and for all those who will work in it in the future.”

Vetz Magazine is published by Main Street Publishing Group located at 608 Hampton Drive, Venice, California, 90291. They can be reached by phone at 310.452.3900 or you can look Vetz Magazine up online at: www.vetzmagazine.com.

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VETZ MAGAZINE LAUNCHES: FIRST-EVER LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE FOR VETERINARIANS HITS THE STANDS

Suze Orman, Dr. Stephen R. Covey, Dr. Peter Weinstein and More Talk About Hot Topics Facing Veterinarians Today from Practice Management to Real-Life Issues.

Los Angeles, CA., May 2005 - Vetz Magazine will launch its premier issue May 2005 with a first-ever lifestyle magazine aimed at bringing solid answers to the veterinary profession in practice management, HR, legal and marketing. Vetz Magazine offers the most up-to-date, impactful information available today to influence a healthy balance between a veterinarian's lifestyle and practice.

Formerly Veterinaryindustry.com Magazine, VETZ Magazine launches with its "Practice Management" issue with a focus on lifestyle and practice. The magazine's main point of difference is summed up in their vision statement: YOUR LIFE. YOUR PRACTICE. The magazine's mission is to discuss forward-thinking issues and the challenges facing veterinarians today at work as well as at home.

Veterinarians face issues such as balancing work and family while managing busy practices and dealing with professional growth and change. Vetz Magazine is intending to offer more ideas, ideals and advice than any other publication aimed at the industry. Vetz is a publication dedicated to bringing veterinarians intelligent and vital information along with education about the latest and greatest in technology, gadgets, books, resources, business and more. Vetz offers up-to-date insight for what veterinarians care about in today's fast paced highly demanding world.

VETZ Magazine offers solutions ranging from health advice to serious business issues facing veterinarians' lives and practices today. VETZ Magazine features expert advice from leaders in every field including financial guru Suze Orman, management inspiration and expert Stephen R. Covey, Temple Grandin, Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA, Philip Homsey, II, Esq., Larry McCormick, DVM, MBA, David McCormick, MS, Tom McFerson, CPA, ABV, Wendy S. Myers, and many more.

Each VETZ Magazine issue will offer hot tips for instant impact and articles on leadership, management, money and innovation. Key areas include:

Editor in Chief, C Smith makes this commitment to veterinarians; "Our goal was to roll five magazines into one providing timely, provocative, advice, innovation and ideas to help successful people and practices become even more successful. We think we have succeeded."

VETZ Magazine will be circulated four times a year climbing to eight issues a year in 2006. The next issue will be summer 2005 and dubbed "The Technology Issue." VETZ Magazine is also proud to announce www.vetzmagazine.com where veterinarians and its staff members can visit anytime to read about breaking news, product announcements, company announcements and issues of the month sent from peers in the industry.