WHO WE ARE
ISU Extension field specialists
Campus staff
ISU Extension field specialists:
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John Mabry director tel.: 515-294-6325 fax: 515- 294-5698 web site |
Genetic systems and all aspects of pig genetics, swine data management systems (PigChamp, PigWin, etc.), international activities. |
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James D. McKean associate director tel.: 515-294-6301 fax:515-294-5698 web site |
Herd health issues, including pseudorabies, PRRS, and other diseases, disease prevalence and health aspects related to facility and management types. |
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Tom Baas swine specialist (genetics) tel.: 515-294-6728 fax: 515-294-5698 web site |
All aspects of genetics, ranging from boar and maternal line selection to reproductive traits. |
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Terry Faidley
QMS program coordinator |
Leads development and delivery of quality and environmental management system program for Iowa pork producers, including work with management systems template. |
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Jay Harmon agricultural engineer tel.: 515-294-0554 fax: 515-294-9973 web site |
Specializing in swine facility system design and management, including structural design, environmental control and modification and manure handling, to promote efficient and environmentally sound production. |
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Ken Stalder swine specialist tel.: (515) 294-4683 fax: (515) 294-5698 web site |
Variety of research interests, including swine waste and nutrient management, management to improve reproductive efficiency of sows and genetic and management effects on pork quality. |
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Sherry
Hoyer communication specialist tel.: 515-294-4496 fax: 515-294-5698 |
All communications effort for IPIC, including news releases for broadcast and print media, publication creation, PorkBridge program coordination, IPIC niche pork representative and Web site work. |
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Colin
Johnson extension program specialist tel.: 515-294-2340 fax: 515-294-5698 |
Coordinates field specialist projects, Group Tracker and other software programs and other research and demonstration projects. |
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Jane Runneals administrative specialist tel.: 515-294-4103 fax: 515-294-5698 |
IPIC Office Administration |








