Piglet anemia

PIGLET ANAEMIA

  • Hypochromic and Microcytic anemia or iron deficiency anaemia
  • Due to deficiency of iron either through dietary intake or due to diarrhoea
  • Baby pigs raised without access to soil
  • Sows milk does not contain iron or copper
  • Baby pig obtain it from soil when raised on concrete or wooden floors iron is not available
  • Anaemia develops in 21 days of age.
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