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ABBOTT NAMED DIRECTOR OF SALES FOR ABS CANADADEFOREST, WISCONSIN – October 10, 2008 - ABS Global is pleased to announce Tim Abbott as the new Director of Sales for ABS Canada. “Tim has an admirable past with ABS Global which includes successes ranging from his contribution to the ABS Cornerstone® Program in his sire analyst role and his superb leadership with his role at St. Jacobs ABC Co-operative,” says Jesus Martinez, Managing Director of ABS Global, North America. “This extensive experience with ABS and St. Jacobs ABC along with his optimistic attitude make him a perfect fit for the Director of Sales position.” Abbott has served as a Regional Sire Analyst for ABS since 1992. During this time he has worked with many influential dairy producers and sourced outstanding bulls, two of which include ABS Millionaire Sire 29H8343 Wa-Del CONVINCER EX-95 and 29HO9558 Windsor-Manor MACHOMAN, a former long running #1 TPI bull. He has also judged many shows and has served on the sales force for many prestigious sales around the world. In his role as St. Jacobs ABC Manager, Abbott has further developed the St. Jacobs ABC Sire Program which includes the Judges Choice™ Program and a Red and White Program. He has also been instrumental in working with the ABS Product Management Department to further develop and market St. Jacobs ABC sires like 94HO10276 DUNDEE to ABS Global customers, Distributors and subsidiaries. In his new role as Director of Sales for ABS Canada, Abbott will oversee the sales and marketing efforts for ABS Canada. He will work closely with the St. Jacobs ABC Board and ABS Canada staff to further realize the common goals of both businesses and bring an even stronger product offering to the Canadian marketplace. Abbott and his wife, Sharyn, and their two children, Chelsea and Caitlyn will continue to reside in Fairfield, Vermont. 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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