20 min

Episode 23: Making sure Iowa pigs are healthy takes a village ChopTalk

    • Food

In this episode, we’re diving into the world of pig farming and animal health. First up, we’ve got Dr. Meredith Petersen, a veterinarian with the Swine Health Education Center at Iowa State University, for a look into what it takes to keep Iowa pigs healthy. Then, we’ve got Zoey Dinkla, producer education director at Iowa Pork, and she’s here to talk about the biosecurity practices Iowa pig farmers swear by. Finally, we’ve got Sarah Stoutner, a farmer and mom extraordinaire. She’s juggling five young kids and a bustling pig farm, all while keeping up with the latest technology to ensure her pigs are comfortable and healthy.

In this episode, we’re diving into the world of pig farming and animal health. First up, we’ve got Dr. Meredith Petersen, a veterinarian with the Swine Health Education Center at Iowa State University, for a look into what it takes to keep Iowa pigs healthy. Then, we’ve got Zoey Dinkla, producer education director at Iowa Pork, and she’s here to talk about the biosecurity practices Iowa pig farmers swear by. Finally, we’ve got Sarah Stoutner, a farmer and mom extraordinaire. She’s juggling five young kids and a bustling pig farm, all while keeping up with the latest technology to ensure her pigs are comfortable and healthy.

20 min