XI'AN, CHINA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/08/09 -- Skystar Bio-Pharmaceutical Company (NASDAQ: SKBI) ("Skystar" or the "Company"), a China-based producer and distributor of veterinary medicines, vaccines, micro-organisms and feed additives, today announced that it closed its previously announced public offering of 1.4 million of common stock and an additional 210,000 shares exercised by Rodman & Renshaw, LLC as part of its over-allotment option. Gross proceeds to the Company from the offering, prior to deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses, were approximately $21 million.

The Company is expected to use the net proceeds from the offering to complete a new vaccine facility; construct a new production facility for micro-organisms and feed additives; acquire other companies in the veterinary healthcare industry in China; and for working capital and general corporate purposes, including research and development and marketing.

Rodman & Renshaw, LLC, a subsidiary of Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RODM), acted as sole book-running manager for the offering.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Company's securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

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 170 products, with over 40 additional products in the developmental stage. 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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Forward-looking Statements

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Contacts:

The Piacente Group, Inc. (Investor Relations Counsel)
Kristen McNally
(212) 481-2050
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Skystar Bio-Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Scott Cramer
Director - U.S. Representative
(407) 645-4433
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