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2025-08
Under what circumstances do animals need timely injection of iron dextran?
Animals need timely injection of dextran iron in the following cases: 1. Iron deficiency anemia in young animals, piglets: injection is required within 3 days after birth, as the body's iron stores are depleted and the iron content in mother's milk is low, which easily leads to anemia.
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2025-08
Do you know how to supplement iron for piglets and sows?
In pig farming, especially for piglets and sows, reasonable supplementation of iron is an important part of ensuring their healthy growth. Iron plays a key role in the growth and development of pigs, so how to scientifically supplement iron has become an issue that pig farmers need to pay attention to. This article will focus on how to reasonably supplement iron to meet the needs of piglets and sows.
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2025-08
Effects of Supplementing Dextran Iron (Blood Vitamin Phosphorus) on Farrowing Piglets
Trace element iron is very important for piglets; the body's iron content directly affects their growth performance, normal metabolism, and physiological defense functions. Iron deficiency anemia in piglets can cause lethargy, reduced appetite, diarrhea, slow growth, and even sudden death in faster-growing piglets due to insufficient oxygen supply.
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2025-08
How often should veterinary dextran iron be injected?
The injection frequency of veterinary dextran iron must be determined according to the animal species, age, and purpose (prevention or treatment). Typically, piglets receive their first injection of 1-2ml within 2-3 days after birth, with a booster dose at 15 days old; when treating anemia, injections should be repeated every 7-10 days.
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2025-08
Pharmacokinetics and Uses of Iron Dextran
Iron dextran, a complex of iron and dextran, is a soluble iron preparation intended for injection, mainly used as an anti-anemia drug. After intramuscular injection, it is converted into ferritin by the mononuclear phagocyte system to meet hematopoietic needs. Due to its advantages of low toxicity and side effects, stable properties, good solubility, and high iron content, it is used as an iron supplement in pig farming. This article will introduce its pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and indications.
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2025-08
How to Effectively Prevent and Treat Iron Deficiency Anemia in Piglets
Dextran iron injection is the preferred drug for iron supplementation in piglets. By injecting this drug, iron deficiency anemia in piglets can be effectively prevented and treated, improving their survival rate. When using it, it is necessary to follow the correct medication methods and dosage to ensure safe and effective iron supplementation for piglets.