Dr. Anna Johnson

Dr. Anna Johnson’s appointment is 45% research, 20% teaching, 25% extension and 10% service. Currently, her trans-disciplinary research covers caretaker mental well-being, swine-caretaker interactions, environmental enrichment and livability. She is the lead instructor for a Junior level Domestic Animal Behavior and Well-Being class and a Graduate online Animal Behavior course. She is a state trainer for the PQA+ Program, supports the Iowa Farm Animal Care program and has the pleasure of serving on state, national and international animal behavior and welfare committees.

 

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Animal Science, Texas Tech University, 2001
Master of Science, Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare, The University of Edinburgh, 1997
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science with Honours, University of Reading, 1995

 

Graduate Students

Deidra Bebb
Deidra Bebb.
Jayden Lawrence
Jayden Lawrence.


Previous Graduate Students

 

Selected Videos, Recordings, and Podcasts

Transport Losses

Managing pig health - Iowa farmers take a responsible approach

 

CV / Publications

 

Additional Resources

Dr. Anna Johnson

Animal Welfare

Iowa Farm Animal Care

 

 

Anna Johnson.

Dr. Anna Johnson
Swine Behavior and Welfare
email
515-294-2098
2356F Kildee Hall
Ames, IA 50011