Egg Industry Center

Dr. Craig Rowles

Dr. Craig Rowles has been involved in animal agriculture for nearly 30 years. He worked as a mixed animal veterinarian for 14 years before leaving the practice to become the General Manager and partner in Elite Pork Partnership. Elite Pork was sold in 2014, and he transitioned into the General Manager of Cage Free Production for Versova Management Company.  

His DVM degree gives him a strong background in bird health and animal husbandry, and his previous experience in the swine industry applies to poultry in many ways.

Dr. Rowles has served on the Carroll County Board of Health and the Board of Adjustment. He also has played active roles on many association boards and committees including the National Pork Board, Iowa Pork Board and the American Veterinary Medical Association. He currently serves as president of the North Central Poultry Association and serves on the International Egg Commission’s Avian Influenza Global Expert Group.

Dr. Rowles acts in an ex-officio capacity for the Egg Industry Center advisory board ensuring that animal health is an area of expertise which is always represented in the center’s decision-making process.

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