Oral iron supplements to prevent anemia in newborn piglets

Selecting the right oral iron supplement for newborn piglets involves considering the piglets’ health status, farm management practices and the specific needs of the herd.

Newborn Piglet
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Anemia is a common challenge for newborn piglets, as they are born with low iron stores and rapidly require more iron than they receive from their mother’s milk. To prevent iron deficiency anemia, oral iron supplementation is a popular practice among pig farmers.

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