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International Protein Sires (IPS) is pleased to announce the addition of Ashley Martin, Gorham, ME as a part-time Genetics Consultant covering Maine and other parts of New England.

Ashley grew up in the registered Holstein business and enjoyed showing animals for her family’s farms, Martin-Place and Wilsondale. Her previous experience includes working as a Trans-Ova embryologist. She currently works as a marketing assistant for Oakhurst Dairy.

A graduate of Virginia Tech, Ashley was a member of the VT Dairy Judging Team and holds a degree in Dairy Science.

IPS President and CEO, Ron Sersland, states, “We are excited to have someone with Ashley’s enthusiasm and interest for genetics and the dairy industry on our team! We look forward to having Ashley working with customers in New England.”

Based in Rock Springs, Wisconsin, IPS has been in business for more than 25 years. IPS offers Holstein, Red and White, and Jersey sire line ups with a wide range of diversity, including high GTPI, high type, solid production, A2A2 and strong maternal lines.

For additional information contact International Protein Sires at 1-800-542-7593 or www.ipssires.com.