Optimise haemoglobin to maximise profits

Even on well-managed farms, as many as 92% of piglets may have inadequate haemoglobin levels at weaning. Given the close relationship between haemoglobin and growth, a second dose of injectable iron has proven to result in improved growth leading to an economic return of up to € 2,08 per pig marketed. What is the growth impact of administering only a single 200mg dose of iron? Current research has found that many piglets are anaemic – even on well-managed farms and improving haemoglobin le