The influence of oral administered iron compounds on the intestinal absorption of immunoglobulin-G in newborn piglets

Abstract

The intestinal absorption of IgG from colostrum in newborn piglets was not disturbed by oral administration of iron preparations used for prophylactic treatment of anaemia in piglets. Iron dextran, ferrous fumarate or a combination of these compounds were administered simultaneously with the colostrum supply, soon after birth and the concentrations of IgG in serum were determined.