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. Emily strives to promote the swine industry, optimize productivity and sustainability, and shape the safety, quality, and consistency of our food supply.

Emily’s area of interests are health and production, animal welfare, and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae.