Iron Injection for Piglets: Why, When, How
Piglets are born with only enough iron for 3-4 days. Without supplementation, they develop anemia by day 7-10, pale, weak, and growing 20-30% slower. One injection at day 3 prevents this.
Apr 22, 2026
4 guides on piglet care for Philippine pig farmers.
Piglets are born with only enough iron for 3-4 days. Without supplementation, they develop anemia by day 7-10, pale, weak, and growing 20-30% slower. One injection at day 3 prevents this.
Apr 22, 2026
When a sow has been straining for 45 minutes with no piglet, something is wrong. This guide covers what to do, step by step, before and during a farrowing emergency.
Apr 12, 2026
Castrate at 7-14 days for least stress and fastest healing. Wait too long and you get more bleeding, slower recovery, and risk of boar taint in the meat.
Mar 28, 2026
Nearly half of all piglet deaths happen within 24 hours of birth. Most are preventable with simple management changes that cost under ₱500.
Mar 19, 2026