Episode 18: Raising happy, healthy momma pigs is job #1
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ChopTalkIowans love their bacon, yet few know about pig farming. Laurie Johns connects you to Iowa pig farmers, the lives they live, the challenges they face and the impact on us all.
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.
