Episode 18

Raising happy, healthy momma pigs is job #1.

Featured in This Episode

Janae Metzger

Pork Producer

Dr. Cara Haden

Pipestone

Healthy pigs start with healthy mommas. Welcome to Episode 18 of the ChopTalk podcast, where Iowa pig farmer Janae Metzger discusses her journey as a farmer and the evolution of farming practices over the years. Janae and Dr. Cara Haden, a veterinarian known for her work in animal welfare, emphasize the compassionate approach adopted by pig caregivers and the advances in knowledge and technology to keep the sow and baby pigs healthy.

Episode Highlight Dr. Cara Haden

Pigs are housed inside barns because they are susceptible to diseases and have difficulty surviving extreme weather conditions. This helps farmers control environmental factors, ultimately ensuring improved care and health of the pigs.

Episode Highlight Dr. Cara Haden

Farmers and veterinarians take lots of precautions to keep their pigs healthy. This includes adding air filtration systems to barns, nutritional supplements to feed and practicing strict biosecurity to prevent disease transmission.

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About the ChopTalk Podcast

Iowans love their bacon, yet not everyone has a direct connection to pig farming. Listen to the ChopTalk podcast, where the Iowa Pork Producers Association and host Laurie Johns connect you to Iowa pig farmers. Meet the people behind the pork, hear about the challenges they face, how they give back to their communities and the impact on us all.

By providing programs and resources for all Iowans, IPPA is dedicated to the state, and especially to rural Iowa.

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Episode 18

Raising happy, healthy momma pigs is job #1.

Featured in This Episode

Listen to the ChopTalk Podcast on your favorite podcast app.

About the ChopTalk Podcast