Date:17/02/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/02/17/stories/2006021706391901.htm

Business - Briefly

Orchid in R&D pact with Pfizer

MUMBAI: Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals on Thursday said it had signed a long-term master research and development agreement with Pfizer International, LLC. Orchid Chemicals informed the stock exchanges that it would provide research and development services to Pfizer's animal health business as per the agreement, which is for a period of seven years and renewable thereafter.