ABS Global, Inc. received the following certificate: Outstanding Achievement Certificate for Excellence in Safety. Roessler stated, "All too often employers do not realize the human and economic value of strong occupational safety and health efforts. Moreover, many employers do not realize the positive effect safety and health recognition can have on employee morale and production, as well as potential business opportunities. Both the WCS and DWD applaud you on your outstanding leadership in safety." 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.