Animal Care

It’s More Than a Job

Every day, Iowa’s hard-working pig farmers are driven by a strong sense of responsibility to the animals entrusted to their care – ensuring that pigs thrive, because it’s the right thing to do – and because farmers love what they do.

“Every pen, every pig, every day.”

— Dr. Anna Johnson

Animal Care is a Team Approach

Pig Nutrition

Many people are familiar with nutritionists and dietitians, whose job is to help us eat healthy and meet our goals. Similarly, pig farmers work with swine nutritionists to ensure their pigs are getting the essential nutrients they need to stay healthy and happy.

Learn More From Animal
Nutritionist Dr. Trey Kellner:

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Barns & Housing

Did you know pigs do not like weather extremes?

Pigs have a different respiratory system than animals like cows, making them more susceptible to airborne illnesses. To help ensure pigs stay happy, healthy and comfortable, they live in barns with temperature and humidity controls, filtered air and specialized feed.

Learn More About
Barn Conditions From
Veterinarian Dr. Cara Haden:

Protecting Pigs From Extreme Weather Keeping Pigs Healthy

Animal Health

Pig farmers work hard to keep their herds healthy and prevent illness. By working with veterinarians, farmers can safely manage vaccinations, nutrition protocols and more.

Learn More About
Preventative Care in Pigs:

Veterinarian Dr. Heather Fowler on Antibiotic Safety Veterinarian Dr. Meredith Petersen on Preventing Disease

Dr. Cara Haden, swine veterinarian,
mom and Iowa State alum.

Dr. Cara Haden works with pig farms of all sizes to ensure the health and welfare of their animals – and loves every minute of it.

Taking a compassionate approach to pig care, veterinarians like Dr. Haden ensure farmers are well-equipped with the knowledge and tools to ensure healthy herds.

Learn more about what it’s like to be a swine veterinarian.

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Caring for the Environment

Iowa’s hard-working pig farmers use the latest technology and the highest standards in environmental stewardship to protect our natural resources.

Learn more about our commitment to the environment

Caring for Community

Iowa’s hard-working pig farmers have been here for generations, and are proud to provide jobs, support local businesses and help keep our communities thriving.

Learn more about our commitment to community

Iowa's pig farmers work day in and day out to care for the environment, our animals and our communities.

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

IPPA is committed to serving Iowa's pork producers with education, information and research.

IPPA has many types of memberships. Find the one right for you.

Animal Care

Dr. Cara Haden, swine veterinarian,
mom and Iowa State alum.

Want to Learn More?

Iowa's pig farmers work day in and day out to care for the environment, our animals and our communities.

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

IPPA is committed to serving Iowa's pork producers with education, information and research.

IPPA has many types of memberships. Find the one right for you.

Animal Care

Dr. Cara Haden, swine veterinarian, mom and Iowa State alum.

Want to Learn More?

Dr. Cara Haden, swine veterinarian,
mom and Iowa State alum.