IOWA FARM ANIMAL CARE

IFAC is the first-of-its-kind network in Iowa, bringing together experienced animal science experts and veterinarians from Iowa State University's Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture and Life Sciences, the Iowa State Veterinarian office at the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and farmers. These trained experts serve as members of the IFAC On-Farm Evaluation Team. A trained Executive Director is available to respond to questions regarding farm animal care or offer additional resources or referrals when necessary... Iowa is a powerhouse when it comes to agriculture contributing more than $112 billion to Iowa's economy and employing 1 out of 5 Iowans. Yet a majority of Iowans are two to three generations removed from the farm, so they have many questions about how their food is grown or raised. This is especially true when it comes to the way farmers take care of their animals.