September 2,2010

ABS continues to solidify its position as the ‘World Leader in Bovine Genetics’ though domination of the Holstein Association USA Gold Medal Sires. Out of 36 sires designated as Gold Medal Sires in 2010, seventeen are ABS sires. No other A.I. company has more than four.

“Gold Medal Sire status is a great attribute for a sire to have. In order to earn this recognition, sires must meet high standards for both TPI and reliability—both qualities that can positively impact a herd’s profitability,” stated Todd Kronberg, Director of North American Product Development and Strategic Marketing. “ABS’ strong emphasis on utilizing both genomics and progeny testing to identify the next generation of superior sires and in developing progeny proven genetics has allowed us to expand this outstanding offering.”

ABS sires receiving Gold Medal Sire designation include:

29HO12209 Picston SHOTTLE-ET

29HO11111 Sandy-Valley BOLTON-ET

29HO Applouis JET STREAM-ET

29HO11942 Wa-Del JUNCTION-ET

29HO13083 Schillview GARRETT-ET

29HO13053 Gran-J Oman McCORMICK

29HO13144 Graf-Acres MORRELL-ET

529HO11993 Ralma FOCUS-ET

29HO13070 Welcome PENNYMAKER

29HO11647 Mr Million MEGA-MAN-ET

29HO13366 End-Road BEACON-ET

29HO13162 Schillview Oman GERARD-ET

29HO13330 Hartline JAYTON-ET

29HO13219 Kings-Ransom DOVER-ET

29HO13387 Ladys-Manor Ruby D SHOUT-ET

29HO13250 Crave STRATEGIST-ET

29HO13222 Juniper Laudan WINSTON-ET

For more information on these Gold Medal Sires or other offerings from ABS, contact your local ABS Representative.

Headquartered in DeForest, Wisconsin, ABS Global is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproduction services, technologies and uddercare products. Marketing in more than 80 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941. ABS Global is a division of Genus plc.

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