CONTACT: Dawn Navis
(608) 846-6396

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A.I. MANAGEMENT MANUAL CD AVAILABLE

DEFOREST, WISCONSIN -November 14, 2002 - - For the first time ABS Global 's A.I. Management Manual is available electronically on CD.

"Having the A.I. Manual available on CD will benefit producers and individuals in the industry with quick access to information that they desire," says Director of Technical Services, Dr. Neil Michael. "The manual serves as an excellent educational resource tool and training manual for both beef and dairy producers."

The A.I. Management Manual CD contains a PDF version of the entire 224-page Manual 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.

"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."

The A.I. Management Manual has a retail price of $30. Individuals interested in purchasing a copy of the A.I. Management Manual CD or printed 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.

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