T H E W O R L D L E A D E R I N B O V I N E G E N E T I C S ABS Global The World Leader in Bovine Genetics HB Genetics 2012

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T H E W O R L D L E A D E R I N B O V I N E G E N E T I C S Global Dairy Product Development USA 300 Canada 12 Brazil 12 UK 85Italy 35 Australia 55 Total Dairy Bulls per year

T H E W O R L D L E A D E R I N B O V I N E G E N E T I C S Growing with our Customers

T H E W O R L D L E A D E R I N B O V I N E G E N E T I C S Investing in the Future

T H E W O R L D L E A D E R I N B O V I N E G E N E T I C S Dekorra Production Barn North of ABS DeForest facilities Built in 2008 Home to 60 bulls All bulls are European Union (EU) qualified Artificial Vagina (AV) & processing lab Visitor observation deck

T H E W O R L D L E A D E R I N B O V I N E G E N E T I C S Dekorra Rearing Barns Dekorra is located 15 miles (24 km) North of ABS DeForest Facilities 2 Rearing barns Housing for 80 bulls in Modular Barn 1 – Built in 2007 Housing for 100 bulls in Modular Barn 2 – Built in 2009

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T H E W O R L D L E A D E R I N B O V I N E G E N E T I C S TYPE & PRODUCTION INDEX TPI

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The Power of ABS December 2011

T H E W O R L D L E A D E R I N B O V I N E G E N E T I C S The Power of ABS – TPI

T H E W O R L D L E A D E R I N B O V I N E G E N E T I C S Top 100 TPI Dtr Proven Plus **75 daughters in 50 herds for production and type

T H E W O R L D L E A D E R I N B O V I N E G E N E T I C S Cow Fertility ABV and Semen Fertility Ranking Information Day How are we using Genomics at ABS? All ABS young bulls are DNA sampled and have been since We use Genomics to help determine which bulls enter the Cornerstone programme and to identify the best potential graduates. Our sister company PIC has more than 15 years of experience working in Genomics and jointly we have 20 Geneticists ensuring we stay at the cutting edge of technology. ABS are making a greater research investment in Genomics than any other AI company!

T H E W O R L D L E A D E R I N B O V I N E G E N E T I C S Progeny Testing

T H E W O R L D L E A D E R I N B O V I N E G E N E T I C S Progeny Test Objectives Each bull to achieve Rock Solid Status in first proof. (100 Daughters in 60 herds) Stability of proofs over time (first to second crop) Essential for improved accuracy on low heritability traits (e.g. fertility and lifespan) Integrity of Product. “You get what it says on the tin”

T H E W O R L D L E A D E R I N B O V I N E G E N E T I C S U.S. Dairy Industry Total production: 87.4 billion kg 62,500 dairy farms 9.11 million cows (87% Holsteins) 4.33 million cows on milk recording 2010 Registered Holstein averages: – 11,855 kg M – 433 kg F – 356 kg P Source: USDA/AIPL, USDA/NAAS, Holstein Association USA; 2008

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T H E W O R L D L E A D E R I N B O V I N E G E N E T I C S The World Leader in Bovine Genetics #1 in beef3m units per year #1 in dairy13m units per year Programs GMS, RMS, Cornerstone Marketing80 countries Development 6 countries Sire PipelineLong Life Cows ABS SexationGlobal Brand Leader ABS ReliabilityRock Solid Results 2 nd Crop Success

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Main Menu 29HO13601 ZELGADIS Goldwyn x Aaron x JUROR x Pontiac   Exceptional TPI   Only proven sire in the industry over +3.0 for type, udders and feet & legs   Positive Productive Life and Daughter Pregnancy Rate Zelgadis Uxa GP-84

T H E W O R L D L E A D E R I N B O V I N E G E N E T I C S Thank you HB Genetics Hans Magnusson, Martin Blomster, Brita Magnusson