In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Thomas Petznick, a private practice veterinarian, explores the critical role of iron in swine health, especially in piglets. He discusses the historical background of iron supplementation and how it has evolved, the impact of iron on pig metabolism, and why adjusting iron dosages is essential for today’s higher-performing pigs. Learn about recommendations, practical techniques, and methods for assessing iron status in piglets. Listen now on all major platforms!
"If you don't give a pig an iron dose by day seven, they've basically depleted the vast majority of their iron reserve."
Meet the guest: Dr. Thomas Petznick is a private practice veterinarian at Veterinary Health Services in Omaha, Nebraska, specializing in swine health. He earned his degree in veterinary medicine from Kansas State University and is currently pursuing a master’s in preventive veterinary medicine. With decades of experience in swine health, Dr. Petznick has worked extensively on health management strategies.
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What you will learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:13) Introduction
- (03:48) Iron in pigs
- (08:36) Measuring iron status
- (12:03) Changing iron requirements
- (15:33) Injection techniques
- (25:05) Benefits of extra iron
- (30:46) Final three questions
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