The defendant joined the conspiracy at least as early as January 1990.
Choline chloride is a vitamin of the B-complex group.
Choline chloride, or vitamin B4, is sold by manufacturers and resellers to customers in the animal nutrition industry. Choline chloride is an ingredient necessary for the proper growth and development of animals. DuCoa, L.P.'s principal place of business is in Highland, Illinios. DuCoa, L.P. manufactures choline chloride in Highland, Illinois and is engaged in the sale of choline chloride throughout the United States and elsewhere. Various corporations and individuals not made defendants herein participated as co-conspirators in the offense charged herein and performed acts and made statements in furtherance thereof.