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The award is given to the swine practitioner who has demonstrated an unusual degree of proficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of veterinary service to clients.
Myers earned his DVM from Iowa State University (1988) and completed the Executive Veterinary Program in Swine Medicine at the University of Illinois (1993).
Dr. Myers is a practicing veterinarian at Pipestone Veterinary Services where he provides health management and consultation for some of the largest swine producers and production systems in the United States. Pipestone’s simple mission statement, “Helping Farmers,” aligns with his commitment to farmers and agriculture. Dr. Myers said, “I think being involved with the production of food is a very noble profession and helping farmers has always been a passion of mine.”
Dr. Myers stands out for his strengths of practicality, communication, “work-horse” attitude, and above all else, relatability. Colleagues and clients praise his drive to share expertise with others: “He challenges farm staff to strive for excellence, offering practical, science-backed solutions to improve both health and production outcomes.”
Asked to share his thoughts about receiving this award, Dr. Myers replied, “I am deeply honored to receive this award from the AASV. I don’t know if I really belong in this category of true legends of swine veterinarians. All I really wanted to do was ‘help farmers’. I am very grateful for the team at Pipestone Veterinary Services as well as very grateful for the trust that my clients have put in me.”
While his dedication to animal agriculture is impressive, Myers said there is only one thing that matters to him more than veterinary medicine – his family, including Lisa, wife of 35 years, adult children Hannah and Benjamin, and grandchildren Quade and Kya.
March 3, 2025 - American Association of Swine Veterinarians
