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What’s the relationship between stressors and sustainability?

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Reducing, limiting or controlling stressors and their impact on your herd can lead to increased efficiency and a more sustainable dairy farm. 

Let’s review a sustainability approach to managing stressors and solutions that can help your business, your cows, your employees, your bottom line and the environment.

A view inside the relationship between stressors and sustainability 

This article appeared in BC Holstein News.

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