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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DENTON NAMED PROGENY PROMOTIONS SPECIALIST

DEFOREST, WISCONSIN -January 28, 2003- Brandon Denton was recently hired as a Progeny Promotions Specialist for ABS Global.

"Brandon has an extensive background in the dairy industry," says Progeny Promotions Manager, Marci Walker. "He has both practical knowledge along with impressive cattle evaluation experience."

A recent Texas A&M Graduate in Agribusiness, Denton was active in the Dairy Science Club and Ag Council. Denton exhibited Grand Champion Cattle while a member of the Dairy Science Club. He was also an exemplary member of the Dairy Cattle Judging Team with First Place finishes at World Dairy Expo and Mid-South Fair among others. While attending Texas A&M Denton served as the Feed Manager and Assistant Herdsman at the Texas A&M Dairy Center.

In his new position Denton will be responsible for on-farm evaluations of ABS sired progeny in the Western United States. He will also be instrumental in coordinating and picturing qualified ABS sired daughters and arranging and conducting ABS daughter tours.

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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