Setting the trajectory for optimal growth

One of the most important transitions in a pig’s life occurs at weaning when piglets are exposed to numerous stressors and challenges. On any given farm, as many as 92% of piglets could be considered anaemic due to iron deficiency by having inadequate haemoglobin levels at weaning. Studies have shown this can be source of costly losses in the wean-to-finish period given the close relationship between haemoglobin and growth. Improvements in a herds blood haemoglobin levels at weaning can lead