About this episode

Dr. Brett Kaysen interviews Iowa State University students Hadley Broadwater and Kaitlyn Zeedyk about their experiences in livestock judging and animal science.

In this episode of The Sort podcast, host Dr. Brett Kaysen interviews two Iowa State University students, Hadley Broadwater and Kaitlyn Zeedyk, both deeply involved in livestock judging and animal science. Hadley, from Indiana, shares her journey from showing swine and sheep to pursuing a master's degree in reproductive physiology, crediting mentorship and Iowa State's supportive community. Kaitlyn, from Ohio, discusses her path from a grain and sheep farm to a nutrition and sales career, highlighting how livestock judging built her confidence and communication skills. Both guests emphasize hard work, mentorship, and the invaluable experiences gained through the Top Judge Program.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Brett Kaysen

Guests: Hadley Broadwater, Kaitlyn Zeedyk

Topics covered

• livestock judging
• animal science
• mentorship
• reproductive physiology
• nutrition and sales
• Top Judge Program

Keywords

• livestock judging
• animal science
• mentorship
• reproductive physiology
• nutrition
• sales
• confidence
• communication skills

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Iowa State University

Places: Indiana, Ohio

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