Untersuchungen zur Optimierung der für den Eisenmangel relevanten Blutparameter beim Saugferkel durch orale Supplementierung von Eisen und Vitamin C bei Zuchtsauen

In the present study, the diet of breeding sows was supplemented
with 3000 mg respectively 2000 mg of vitamin C phosphate and/or
with 750 mg respectively 500 mg of iron methionin daily from day
100 of gestation until birth. To investigate an effect on
erythrocytes, hematocrit, hemoglobin and other parameters blood
samples were taken from the sows and their piglets. In summary, the
supplementation of iron methionin resulted in the rise of some
parameters relevant for the orign of an iron deficiency. The
supplementation of vitamin C to the diet of breeding sows resulted
in increased weight of piglets at birth. In all supplementated
groups, increased levels of iron in the livers of piglets could be
observed when compared with the control group.