ABS: Fenton Joins ABS as Global Information Systems Director

DEFOREST, WISCONSIN – June 7, 2005 – ABS is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Fenton as Global Information Systems (IS) Director.

“Andy has many years of experience managing Information Systems. His work within our UK operations, Genus Breeding, coupled with his background and knowledge of Information Systems make him a natural fit for the Global Information Systems Director position,” stated Mark Kuna, ABS Global Chief Financial Officer.

Fenton has been with Genus/ABS in the United Kingdom for six years where he has served as Manager of IS, and was part of the global IS Strategy Team. In his new position, he will be overseeing ABS Global’s IS infrastructure and team, working with the respective ABS Global operations to further enhance the company’s IS capabilities.

Fenton and his fiancée Kate will be relocating to the DeForest area this summer.

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.