Dairy Matters: "It needs effectively communicating how rewarding working in the sector is"

Fraser Jones milks 1,450 Holstein Friesians and employs 37 people across three sites near Welshpool. Herd health, sustainability and welfare are key priorities for Fraser, who is a Disease? Not On My Farm! ambassador for MSD Animal Health.

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Dairy Matters: "It needs effectively communicating how rewarding working in the sector is"

Fraser Jones milks 1,450 Holstein Friesians and employs 37 people across three sites near Welshpool. Herd health, sustainability and welfare are key priorities for Fraser, who is a Disease? Not On My Farm!...

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