ABS Global, Inc. announces the 2013 photo contest, open to all photographers. ABS is searching for outstanding photos to use in promotional items, included but not limited to the yearly calendar, posters, brochures and the company website.

Participants are asked to submit no more than five photos each, while a maximum of two photos per entrant will be published in the annual calendar. All photos must be submitted through an online entry form via the ABS Global, Inc. website by May 31, 2013. Photos should be a high resolution (at least 300 dpi or 3200 x 2400 pixels) JPEG image and 8"x10" or larger. The contest includes both vertical and horizontal photos.

Entries will be judged and preference will be given to photos that include ABS sired cattle and products. ABS merchandise will be awarded to the top entries, which will be announced by June 30, 2013.

Photographers will receive credit for any photo used. By submitting a digital photo for consideration in this contest, you are stating that you have secured the necessary permissions for all photo content and are authorizing ABS Global, Inc. to use the photo in any and all ABS Global, Inc. promotions or as ABS Global, Inc. feels appropriate. ABS Global, Inc. does not accept any responsibility for photos that may be reproduced or used without these permissions.

To submit your entries, visit the online form at absglobal.com/usa. Questions? Feel free to contact ABS Global, Inc. at 1-800-ABS-STUD (227-7883).

Headquartered in DeForest, Wisconsin, ABS Global is the world?leading provider of bovine genetics, reproduction services, technologies and uddercare products. Marketing in more than 80 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941. ABS Global is a division of Genus plc.

4.25.2013