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MCCULLOUGH NAMED PROGENY PROMOTIONS INTERN
DEFOREST, WISCONSIN - May 19, 2006 - ABS is excited to announce Lea McCullough has been selected to fulfill the Progeny Promotions Internship for the summer 2006. “Lea’s strong background in raising, working with and showing dairy cattle will make her a great asset to the Progeny Promotions Team,” stated David Dunlop, North American Progeny Promotions Manager. “Her work ethic along with her judging skill will help her excel during her internship.” McCullough grew up on her family’s Registered Holstein farm, Rock-N-Hill, located in Juda, Wisc. Her responsibilities on the farm include milking, washing and leading animals for show and vaccinating heifers and cows. She and her family have also had tremendous show success at the district, state, and national shows. Her most recent show highlight includes receiving Reserve Junior Champion of the International Junior Holstein Show with her fall yearling at the 2005 World Dairy Expo. McCullough is currently a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring in Dairy Science and Life Sciences Communications. On campus, Lea is extremely involved in various agricultural clubs and organizations. She is a member of the Dairy Judging Team, Association of Women in Agriculture, Badger Dairy Club and Collegiate FFA. Through these organizations, McCullough has developed a passion for agriculture. She has held numerous officer positions and been honored to receive several awards. McCullough has also served as the president of her county Junior Holstein Association, and she was named the 2004 Wisconsin Holstein Association Outstanding Holstein Girl and the 2005 Badger Dairy Club Outstanding Sophomore. Last summer, McCullough was the Sales and Service intern for ABS, where her responsibilities included conducting market surveys, providing sales and service support and assisting divisional and district sales managers. She also worked as a relief A.I. Technician. As the Progeny Promotions Intern, McCullough will be responsible for tracking and preparing ABS Global progeny for picturing opportunities. She will also work with daughter tours. Headquartered in DeForest, Wisconsin, ABS Global is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproduction services and technologies. 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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