Dr. Joel Nerem, a native of West Union, Iowa, earned his undergraduate degree from Luther College and his DVM from Iowa State University in 1995. He joined Pipestone in 2006 and now serves as Director of Industry Relations, bringing decades of experience in swine health to help strengthen relationships and support producers across the industry.
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Dr. Evan Koep grew up on his family’s farm in southwest Minnesota, where he was actively involved in 4-H and FFA. He earned his undergraduate degrees at South Dakota State University before completing his DVM at Iowa State University in 2019.
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Dr. McDowell grew up on a grain and livestock farm near Primghar in northwest Iowa and attended Iowa State University for both her undergraduate and D.V.M, graduating in 2011. Emily joined Pipestone Veterinary Services and Pipestone Management in 2013.
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Dr. AJ Smit was born and raised in Orange City, Iowa. He grew up with livestock and has always enjoyed being on the farm. Dr. Smit completed is undergraduate degree from Northwestern College in 2004. He worked for Boehringer Ingelmeim Vetmedica Inc.
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Dr. Spencer Wayne is originally from Albert Lea, MN. He attended the University of Minnesota’s College of Agriculture and later the College of Veterinary Medicine before graduating in 2001. Dr. Wayne earned a PhD from the University of Minnesota in 2008 and joined Pipestone Veterinary Services and Pipestone Management staff full time. Dr.
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Dr. Steven P. Feuerbach received his B.S. degree in Animal Science from Iowa State University in 1987. After completing his undergraduate studies, he continued at Iowa State University where he was awarded his doctoral degree from the College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. Dr. Feuerbach is a second generation veterinarian.
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Dr. Natalee Judson was raised on her family’s horse ranch in Florida and is a second-generation veterinarian. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of South Florida. Thereafter, Natalee attended veterinary school at Louisiana State University, graduating May of 2023.
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Dr. Andrew DeBoer received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Trinity Christian College in 2014. He then attended Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine where he received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. He joined the Pipestone Veterinary Services team in May 2018. Dr.
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Dr. Lauren Glowzenski joined Pipestone in October 2024 as a Veterinarian, serving customers in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. Originally from New Jersey, Lauren now lives on a hobby farm in Danville, Iowa, with her horses, goats, chickens, ducks, and dogs.
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Dr. Charles R. Schelkopf graduated with a B.S. degree from the University of Illinois. After completing his undergraduate studies, he went on to receive his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois in 1981. Even as a busy swine veterinarian, Dr. Schelkopf can still find time for leisure activities including golf and hunting.
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Dr. Gawen Zomermaand is graduate of Iowa State University’s undergraduate and D.V.M. programs. He has over 33 years of experience. Before practicing as a veterinarian, Dr. Zomermaand grew up and worked on his family farm in addition to helping out at the National Animal Disease Center. He specializes in Risk Management currently.
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Dr. Bishop grew up in Manchester, IA on a diverse crop and livestock farm and spent much of her time working with their livestock and horses. Her interest in the swine industry brought her to Iowa State University where she graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
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