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

Published: Oct. 20, 2023, 12:47 p.m.

In this episode, we\u2019re diving into the world of pig farming and animal health. First up, we\u2019ve 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\u2019ve got Zoey Dinkla, producer education director at Iowa Pork, and she\u2019s here to talk about the biosecurity practices Iowa pig farmers swear by. Finally, we\u2019ve got Sarah Stoutner, a farmer and mom extraordinaire. She\u2019s 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.