Iron Supplementation and Piglet Anaemia

Piglets anaemia is observed in newborn piglets due to iron deficiency, mainly seen in intensive farms. Anaemia is categorized as microcytic and hypochromic anaemia. In acute cases there will be spasmodic breathing and, in severe situations, death can occur. In chronic cases, there will be paleness, wrinkled skin, pale ears and nose, rough hair coat, listlessness, and slow growth are observed. Because sow milk has a low iron content, iron supplements are necessary. From day 2 to day 31, iron supplements assist in raising the piglets' haemoglobin levels.