ABS GLOBAL, INC.
DE FOREST, WI

Headquartered in DeForest, Wisconsin, USA, ABS Global is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproduction services, technologies, and udder care 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. In bovine genetics, ABS serves more than 40,000 customers globally, including some of the world’s leading beef and dairy producers. ABS Global owns bull studs in Europe, North America, Latin America, and India, selling genetics to dairy and beef customers in North America, Latin America, Asia and Europe. ABS Global is a division of Genus plc (LSE: GNS). Genus plc is a British-based, publicly traded business selling products manufactured using biotechnology to cattle and pig farmers. It is headquartered in Basingstoke, United Kingdom, and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. The business has its origins in the former Breeding & Production Division of the Milk Marketing Board, which was established in 1933 and broken up in 1994. In 1999, Genus acquired ABS Global, a company founded in 1941 by J.R. Prentice in the United States as the American Breeders Service, selling the semen of cattle. Through the takeover of Sygen International plc in 2005, Genus acquired PIC, a company founded in 1962 by six pork producers in the UK as the Pig Improvement Company. Genus is a market leader in porcine, dairy, and beef genetics, and is uniquely positioned as a global player with dedicated, multi-species research and development, and an international distribution network. Genus provides farmers with superior genetics that enable them to produce more efficiently higher-quality animal protein in the form of meat and milk. ABS Global breeds and distributes the genes of the world’s best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock whose offspring are designed to increase the profitability of our customers, some of the world’s leading farmers and food producers. Our strength in this ever-changing market: more than 75 years of service to dairy and beef producers around the world. And while we recognize no single formula can solve the genetic needs of every operation, we remain focused on the single goal of helping each customer succeed. With unique services, technology, and products, ABS offers a varied line of superior genetics to meet the demands of the many climates, market variations, and preferences of the cultures we serve. Along with these quality tools are quality people who understand the value of the services provided. Wherever you find ABS, you’ll find employees and representatives committed to the success of the customers we serve – striving to provide protein and energy to more of the world. ABS is leading the way to help maximize animal and financial performance. We help customers: For more than 75 years, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics, following the true meaning of the Genus vision. We have been the industry pioneer and will continue to lead with differentiated and proprietary genetic improvement solutions that better meet the needs of our customers. Our customers are evolving, consolidating, and building a deeper understanding of the value that genetic improvement can have on their bottom lines and prosperity. ABS Global is here to help customers build a more efficient and profitable herd faster than another company. Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world. That’s the bold, powerful, emotional vision we live by. Genus is a world leader in applying science to animal breeding, creating advances through biotechnology and selling added value products for livestock farming and food processors. Interested in a career at the leading beef and dairy genetics company in the world? As part of Genus plc, the world’s foremost animal genetic and biotechnology company, ABS Global helps its global customers introduce – and make the most of – genetic improvement in their herds by increasing profitability and enhancing the supply of animal protein to nourish the world. We build from world-class Research & Development, harnessing leading-edge techniques and technology to accelerate genetic improvement and deliver a widening range of genetic products, tools, and services for our customers. With a global network of bull studs, ABS works closely with In Vitro Brasil, the world’s leading bovine in-vitro fertilization (IVF) firm, to help both male and female sides of customer herds. Our diverse team ranges from scientists to sales people, and from production personnel to customer service staff. All play important parts in helping our customers profit from genetic progress. ABS Global has long recognized that individuals with whom we conduct business value their privacy. However, in order to conduct global business in the increasingly electronic economy, the collection of personal information is often necessary and desirable. It is ABS' goal to balance the benefits of e-commerce with the right of individuals to prevent the misuse of their personal information. This privacy statement does not apply to offline collection of information. In some circumstances, ABS may request personal information from you, like your name, email address, company name or telephone number. Your response to these inquiries is strictly voluntary. ABS uses this information to customize your experience on our websites. In addition, ABS may use this information for other business purposes, such as to alert you to products and services that can assist you in your business, promoting site registration, and assisting in order processing. In general, you can visit our site without divulging any personal information. However, there are areas of this site that require this information to complete their customization functions, and may not be available to those choosing not to reveal the information requested. ABS also collects your domain information, browser type, internet protocol address and other similar technical information when you visit our site as part of its analysis of the use of the site. This data enables us to become more familiar with which customers visit our site, the software they use to visit our site, their geographic location based on their Internet protocol address, and what parts of the site they visit most often. This data may also be used for system administration, analysis, auditing, research, evaluation of the design or functionality of our web site and to improve our web-based offerings. We may share such usage information with ABS business units, subsidiaries and other business partners. 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