Skystar Bio-Pharmaceutical Regains NASDAQ Compliance

XI’AN, CHINA--(Marketwire - May 02, 2012) - Skystar Bio-Pharmaceutical Company (NASDAQ: SKBI) (“Skystar” or the “Company”), a China-based manufacturer and distributor of veterinary medicines, vaccines, micro-organisms and feed additives, today announced that it had received a letter dated May 1, 2012 from Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Hearings stating that the Panel had determined that Skystar has met the requirements of the Panel’s decision dated March 26, 2012, and is in compliance with all other applicable requirements for continued listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Accordingly, the Panel has determined to continue the listing of the Company’s securities on the Nasdaq Stock Market and is closing this matter.

About Skystar Bio-Pharmaceutical Company
Skystar is a China-based developer and distributor of veterinary healthcare and medical care products. Skystar has four product lines (veterinary medicines, micro-organisms, vaccines and feed additives) and over 284 products. Skystar has formed strategic sales distribution networks covering 29 provinces throughout China. For additional information, please visit http://www.skystarbio-pharmaceutical.com.

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