A minimal postnatal body store of iron, little iron available from milk and a rapid growth rate in the first 3 weeks assures that
iron will be the first nutrient deficiency a nursing pig encounters. This is especially true when nursing pigs have no access to a
natural source of iron, such as soil. Without supplemental iron the nursing pig will not survive. Iron is a vital component of
hemoglobin, a protein compromising about one-third the weight of a red blood cell. Hemoglobin is responsible for transporting
oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. Without adequate hemoglobin the pig becomes anemic, the body can not eliminate carbon
dioxide and sever weakness sets in quickly. The nursing process is reduced and the pig will become lethargic. Death can occur from
chilling, crushing or from a sudden shortage of oxygen. Even if the pig survives the initial drop in hemoglobin level the immune
and respiratory systems may be compromised and death can occur due to secondary infection or other diseases. Sweet Iron®, when fed
according to directions, will support a healthy hemoglobin level in nursing pigs. A 21 days feeding study done at CN Laboratories
in Courtland, Minnesota showed that Sweet Iron® is capable of sustaining a healthy blood hemoglobin level in nursing pigs injected
with 100 mg of iron at birth compared to those injected with 100 mg of iron at birth and at 7 days of age. In addition, Sweet Iron®
can be used as a vehicle to administer other oral compounds to nursing pigs since they will consume more than is required to supply
adequate iron. Compounds such as vitamins, enzymes and probiotic preparations can all be mixed with Sweet Iron®. Of course it is
important to test these mixtures on a few pigs to make sure the amount of Sweet Iron® consumed is adequate and the moistness and
palatability of Sweet Iron® is not compromised by the addition of other compounds. Sweet Iron® is packaged in a 12.5 lb, heavy
plastic bag to assure moistness and aroma. A new package being launch in late 2011 provides an easy opening tear strip that makes
using a knife unnecessary and a zipper closure to help maintain moistness and aroma after opening. Four 12.5 lb bags are packaged
in a sturdy cardboard box for easy handling, storage and shipment. Moist oral iron supplement with trace minerals for nursing pigs.
Sweet Iron® will support a healthy hemoglobin level. Sweet Iron® will stimulate the pig's natural instinct to root. Sweet Iron®
provides multiple iron sources to assure efficacy. Sweet Iron® can be used to help increase dry feed consumption. Sweet Iron® is an
attractant that can be used to direct nursing pigs to a particular area of their pen. Sweet Iron® can be used as a vehicle for
offering other compounds to pigs while they are still nursing and before they are consuming dry feeds. For nursing pigs.
iron will be the first nutrient deficiency a nursing pig encounters. This is especially true when nursing pigs have no access to a
natural source of iron, such as soil. Without supplemental iron the nursing pig will not survive. Iron is a vital component of
hemoglobin, a protein compromising about one-third the weight of a red blood cell. Hemoglobin is responsible for transporting
oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. Without adequate hemoglobin the pig becomes anemic, the body can not eliminate carbon
dioxide and sever weakness sets in quickly. The nursing process is reduced and the pig will become lethargic. Death can occur from
chilling, crushing or from a sudden shortage of oxygen. Even if the pig survives the initial drop in hemoglobin level the immune
and respiratory systems may be compromised and death can occur due to secondary infection or other diseases. Sweet Iron®, when fed
according to directions, will support a healthy hemoglobin level in nursing pigs. A 21 days feeding study done at CN Laboratories
in Courtland, Minnesota showed that Sweet Iron® is capable of sustaining a healthy blood hemoglobin level in nursing pigs injected
with 100 mg of iron at birth compared to those injected with 100 mg of iron at birth and at 7 days of age. In addition, Sweet Iron®
can be used as a vehicle to administer other oral compounds to nursing pigs since they will consume more than is required to supply
adequate iron. Compounds such as vitamins, enzymes and probiotic preparations can all be mixed with Sweet Iron®. Of course it is
important to test these mixtures on a few pigs to make sure the amount of Sweet Iron® consumed is adequate and the moistness and
palatability of Sweet Iron® is not compromised by the addition of other compounds. Sweet Iron® is packaged in a 12.5 lb, heavy
plastic bag to assure moistness and aroma. A new package being launch in late 2011 provides an easy opening tear strip that makes
using a knife unnecessary and a zipper closure to help maintain moistness and aroma after opening. Four 12.5 lb bags are packaged
in a sturdy cardboard box for easy handling, storage and shipment. Moist oral iron supplement with trace minerals for nursing pigs.
Sweet Iron® will support a healthy hemoglobin level. Sweet Iron® will stimulate the pig's natural instinct to root. Sweet Iron®
provides multiple iron sources to assure efficacy. Sweet Iron® can be used to help increase dry feed consumption. Sweet Iron® is an
attractant that can be used to direct nursing pigs to a particular area of their pen. Sweet Iron® can be used as a vehicle for
offering other compounds to pigs while they are still nursing and before they are consuming dry feeds. For nursing pigs.