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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

REVISED A.I. MANAGEMENT MANUAL TO BE RELEASED

DEFOREST, WISCONSIN -October 11, 2002 - ABS Global is pleased to announce the release of its fifth edition A.I. Management Manual.

"The manual serves as an excellent educational resource tool and training manual for both beef and dairy producers," says Director of Technical Services, Dr. Neil Michael. "With the help of ABS employees and industry experts, like Dr. Allen Williams of Mississippi State University, we are able to ensure that the manual is up-to-date as possible and reflects today's management practices."

The A.I. Management Manual is a 224-page book, also available electronically on CD, that covers all aspects of getting cattle pregnant and producing genetically superior offspring. Included in the manual are chapters on bovine anatomy and physiology, heat detection and synchronization, artificial insemination processes and procedures, semen processing, storage and handling, maintaining insemination records, genetics, sire selection criteria, Genetic Management System™, heifer A.I., udder care, facilities and nutrition.

Harkenrider comes to ABS from Genex Co-op. Inc. where he most recently served as the Dairy Procurement Manager. He has also held positions as a Sire Program Specialist and as an International Programs Specialist for Federated Genetics.

"This manual is a comprehensive package of the basics needed to run a successful artificial insemination program," states District Sales Manager, Larry Rowden. "It also addresses many aspects of running a successful beef or dairy operation, and offers unique information that is important to the profitability of either type of operation."

Individuals interested in purchasing a copy of the A.I. Management Manual should contact an ABS Customer Service Representative at 1-800-ABS-STUD.

Headquartered in DeForest, Wisconsin, ABS Global is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproduction services, technologies and uddercare products. Marketing in more than 70 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941. ABS Global is part of Genus Breeding, a division of Genus plc.

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To receive the contents of this release electronically, please contact Alice Langer at alanger@absglobal.com, or (608) 846-6203.