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Bovine mastitis: Risk factors and isolation of Gram-negative bacteria in Western Algeria
C Bounoua, D Souna, MEA Bekara, I Belabdi, M Sebaihia, N Mimoune
Vet Med - Czech, 2026, 71(2):54-61 | DOI: 10.17221/40/2025-VETMED 
A cross-sectional study was conducted in western Algeria between February and October 2024, aimed at determining the prevalence of bovine mastitis, Gram-negative bacilli, and their associated risk factors. A total of 524 cows were sampled using clinical examination and the California mastitis test. Milk samples from the affected quarter were subjected to bacteriological assays. Three generalised linear mixed models were used to identify the risk factors for clinical mastitis (CM) and subclinical mastitis (SCM), as well as Gram-negative bacilli isolates associated with bovine mastitis. Model selection was performed using the Akaike information...
The inhibition of deep peritoneal endometriosis by Andrographolide through macrophage M1 activity in an endometriosis mice model
IA Susianto, N Susilaningsih, ST Hidayat, Hardian, RR Tjandrawinata, B Rachmawati
Vet Med - Czech, 2026, 71(2):62-72
This study aims to demonstrate that Andrographolide, an herbal immunostimulant, can influence M1 macrophages to inhibit inflammation, including the growth of endometriosis caused by inflammation. This study evaluates the effects of Andrographolide on suppressing endometriosis through M1 macrophage activity. This post-test-only experimental study involved 42 female Balb/C mice, which were divided into six groups: Group N, KN (endometriosis without therapy), and KP (endometriosis + dienogest), P1 (endometriosis with 0.05 mg/kg), P2 (endometriosis + 0.1 mg/kg Andrographolide), and P3 (endometriosis + 0.2 mg/kg Andrographolide). Peritoneal fluid...
Ocular squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) in a female buffalo
R Batista Viana, A Araujo Borges Lima, JM de Sousa Soares, G Meireles Borges, D Araujo Marques, SM da Silva Lobato, D de Menezes Melo, JC Melem Santos, L do Socorro Bremgarter, PE Zezema, S da Gama Barbosa Monger, G Melo Alves dos Santos, PP Maia Teixeira, G Rodrigues Galvao, J Dantas Ribeiro Filho, B Moura Monteiro
Vet Med - Czech, 2026, 71(2):73-81 | DOI: 10.17221/26/2025-VETMED
Ocular squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is an epithelial neoplasm that affects the ocular and periocular tissues, often associated with factors such as exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The disease is rarely reported in buffalo, particularly regarding its progression and treatment. This report describes a case of a buffalo with a pink mass in the right eye showing signs of inflammation. After clinical examination and initial treatment with topical solutions and systemic drugs, the tumour continued to grow. As a result, surgery was performed to remove the mass while preserving the eyeball and third eyelid. The procedure was successful, and histopathological...
Effect of bacteriophages on growth performance and health indicators in broiler chickens in the absence of bacterial challenge – A review
MA Mohd Shaufi, SL Chia, H Abu Hassim, MT Yusof, MA Akbar, AAL Song, S Mustafa
Vet Med - Czech, 2026, 71(2):35-53 | DOI: 10.17221/5/2025-VETMED
This review examines bacteriophages as alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) in broiler chickens, with a unique focus on effects observed in studies without experimental bacterial challenges. Driven by global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) concerns and sustainable poultry production demands, phage supplementation, a targeted strategy, potentially improves growth performance and gut health by preserving beneficial microbiota. This literature analysis assesses phage efficacy in healthy broilers under non-challenge conditions, evaluating key variables such as phage concentration, delivery, and targets, as well as outcomes such as feed conversion...
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The safety of fermented milk as a feedback method to reduce diarrhoea in newborn piglets
J Matiasovic, M Zouharova, P Strakova, L Kavanova, D Karasova, J Gebauer, A Csorgo, I Rychlik
Vet Med - Czech, 2026, 71(1):10-17 | DOI: 10.17221/83/2025-VETMED
Diarrhoea in newborn piglets represents a significant challenge to pig production. Controlled oral exposure, also known as “feedback”, whereby sows are exposed at least two weeks before farrowing to pathogens that cause health problems in piglets, is a traditional method of diarrhoea prevention. One type of feedback involves fermenting cow’s milk with faeces from piglets suffering from diarrhoea and administering it to sows before farrowing. The bacterial composition of the faecal inoculum and fermented milk was compared in this study, and the safety of administering the fermented milk to pregnant sows was evaluated. Using microbiota...
Dairy bull sperm subpopulation behaviour in frozen-thawed semen across breed, temperature, and thawing time
F Sevilla, I Araya-Zuniga, JM Solis, C Corcini, P Cervantes-Acosta, A Hernandez-Beltran, R Molina-Montero, D Pichardo-Matamoros, A Valverde
Vet Med - Czech, 2026, 71(1):1-9 | DOI: 10.17221/56/2025-VETMED
Optimising dairy cattle reproduction with assisted reproductive technologies, such as artificial insemination, requires standardised semen handling and analysis. This study evaluated the kinematic structure of the spermatozoan subpopulation in frozen-thawed Holstein and Jersey bull semen doses under different thawing protocols. We used frozen semen doses taken from four bulls of each breed. Nine semen doses were collected from each animal, for a total of 72 cryopreserved doses. Straw thawing was performed at three temperatures (35 °C, 37 °C, and 40 °C) and three times (30 s, 40 s, and 45 s). Sperm kinematic patterns were evaluated using a CASA-mot...
Presumed atypical cor triatriatum dexter in a geriatric dog: A case report
Y Jeong, D Kwon, K Park, K Lee, H Yoon
Vet Med - Czech, 2026, 71(1):27-34 | DOI: 10.17221/50/2025-VETMED
Membranous structures within the right atrium (RA), such as the Chiari network, eustachian valve, Thebesian valve, and cor triatriatum dexter (CTD), can present with overlapping imaging features and complicated diagnoses. A 17-year-old male Maltese presented with a cardiac murmur, cough, anorexia, and exercise intolerance. Echocardiography revealed a mobile membrane in the RA, dividing it into two chambers. Computed tomography (CT) confirmed this finding, demonstrating differential attenuation of contrast between the chambers. The vascular connections and anatomical relationships of the structure differed from those of previously reported CTD types....
Additive effects of ceftiofur-neomycin combination against multidrug-resistant pathogenic Escherichia coli in a murine infection model
K-H Do, M-G Kim, D-H Ryu, H-J Ahn, S-B Kim, Y-K Go, SY Kim, S Kim, S-H Lee, D-K Kim, Y-E Cho, J Kim, YK Park, K Youn, H Oh, K-W Seo
Vet Med - Czech, 2026, 71(1):18-26 | DOI: 10.17221/38/2025-VETMED
This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of a ceftiofur-neomycin combination against a pathogenic multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli strain, KECS-0513, isolated from pigs, using a combination of genomic, in vitro, and in vivo approaches. The minimum inhibitory concentration, minimum bactericidal concentration, and checkerboard assays were performed. Time–kill assays were used to assess bactericidal activity over time, and a murine intraperitoneal infection model was used to evaluate survival outcomes following treatment with monotherapies or combination regimens. Whole genome sequencing indicated that KECS-0513...
Evaluation of hydroalcoholic extract of Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.) root on treatment of experimentally induced peritonitis in New Zealand male rabbits
M Ahmadi, I Nowrouzian, M Norbakhsh, M Yadegari, M Jafarian Dehkordi
Vet Med - Czech, 2025, 70(12):432-441 | DOI: 10.17221/31/2025-VETMED
This experimental study evaluated the therapeutic potential of a liquorice-derived hydroalcoholic extract in managing experimentally induced peritonitis in New Zealand rabbits. The animals were randomly divided into six groups (n = 6): one control group, one negative control group (infected but untreated), three treatment groups that received the liquorice-derived extract at 0.5, 1, and 2 g/kg, and one positive control group treated with enrofloxacin. The confirmation of peritoneal infection relied on histopathological and radiographic tests. The effect of the liquorice extract on the peritoneal infection was evaluated using biochemical, haematological,...
Impact of prebiotic supplementation on the zootechnical and health performance in broiler chickens
M Mansouri, N Hammami, A Yahia, K Saidani, Z Boumahdi, D Tarzaali, N Mimoune
Vet Med - Czech, 2025, 70(12):442-451 | DOI: 10.17221/37/2025-VETMED
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mannan-oligosaccharides (MOSs) in broiler chicken feed throughout the complete rearing cycle, focusing on zootechnical performance and lactic acid bacteria. Over a period of 49 days, a total of one thousand and eighty (1 080) day-old ISA 15 chicks were divided into two (control and experimental) groups of 540 subjects each (9 replicates of 60 chicks per treatment). They were fed the same basic diet, but only the experimental group received a yeast cell wall extract-based prebiotic (AGRIMOS®, France), administered continuously at a dose of 2 g/kg throughout the different rearing...
Cerebellar hypoplasia in an Amur leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis euptilura) with feline panleukopenia virus infection
JH Han, JS Oh, SY Ahn, J Kim, DN Lee, YD Suh, DY Kim, J Yoon, SC Yeon
Vet Med - Czech, 2025, 70(12):452-459 | DOI: 10.17221/29/2025-VETMED
Cerebellar hypoplasia caused by feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) is well documented in domestic cats. Still, it remains unreported in wild felid species, including the Amur leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis euptilura). Understanding the impact of such viral diseases on wild populations is crucial for advancing conservation efforts and protecting wildlife. An orphaned Amur leopard cat exhibiting idiopathic ataxia was rescued. Initial diagnostics, including physical examination, radiography, and blood analysis, yielded no remarkable findings, though its clinical signs indicated an underlying neurological problem. Subsequent real-time...
Effect of vatinoxan co-administered with medetomidine on intraocular pressure and pupil diameter in healthy dogs
P Rauser, M Mrazova, A Sabatova, K Jiraskova
Vet Med - Czech, 2025, 70(12):427-431 | DOI: 10.17221/47/2025-VETMED
Medetomidine, an alpha-2 adrenoreceptor agonist, is used for sedation. This study aimed to determine the influence of the alpha-2 adrenoreceptor antagonist vatinoxan, co-administered with medetomidine, on healthy dogs’ intraocular pressure (IOP) and pupil diameter (PD). A prospective, randomised, masked clinical study was performed. A total of 40 conscious dogs were allocated to one of two groups: medetomidine 0.01 mg/kg with vatinoxan 0.2 mg/kg intravenously (MV-group, n = 20) or medetomidine 0.01 mg/kg intravenously (M-group, n = 20). The IOP, PD, heart rate, and mean arterial pressure were measured prior to baseline and...
Seasonal dynamics and nutritional risk factors of gastric ulcers in fattening pigs: Results from a one-year field study in Slovakia
Z Krepelkova, K Bardova, F Zigo, A Csorgo, J Novotny
Vet Med - Czech, 2025, 70(11):393-400 | DOI: 10.17221/44/2025-VETMED
This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the prevalence, severity, and risk factors associated with gastric lesions in fattening pigs across all four seasons in Slovakia. A total of 1 944 porcine stomachs were examined post-mortem at commercial slaughterhouses, focusing on the non-glandular region (pars oesophagea). A macroscopic evaluation was conducted using a standardised scoring system (0–3), in which gastric lesions, including parakeratosis, erosions, and ulcerations, were observed in 48% of the examined stomachs. Significant seasonal variation was detected, with the highest lesion prevalence recorded during the summer months,...
Experimental ultrasound stimulator for improving the diffusion of exosomes and drugs into lung tissue
J Prucha, J Skopalik, T Parak, P Bratka, J Cuprova
Vet Med - Czech, 2025, 70(11):417-426 | DOI: 10.17221/41/2025-VETMED
Pulmonary fibrosis is not only a consequence of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, but is increasingly recognised by both human and veterinary healthcare providers. Pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive condition that leads to a decline in respiratory function and even death. In this work, we compared MSC-derived exosomes with conventional anti-inflammatory drug treatments. Exosomes from stimulated MSCs displayed higher miRNA concentrations (in particular, miRNA-30b was significantly increased). A set of rats with induced lung fibrosis were divided into four groups: NC (control – no treatment), A2 (exosome infusion), A3 (exosome infusion combined with...
Efficacy of a new ready-to-use PCV2 and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae vaccine under field conditions
P Trampus, A Csagola, T Szalai, N Palmai, A Toth, N Terenyi, Z Nagy, NA Szeplaki, G Somogyi, E Rausch, Z Penzes, R Krejci
Vet Med - Czech, 2025, 70(11):401-407 | DOI: 10.17221/25/2025-VETMED
Coinfection of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) with Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyo) causes major worldwide economic losses within the swine industry. This study aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of a single dose of a bivalent vaccine containing PCV2d and M. hyo antigen (Cirbloc® M Hyo) under field conditions. Two studies were performed under the GCP (Good Clinical Practice) requirements on farrow-to-finish farms in Hungary and Cyprus. On both farms, the presence of both PCV2 and M. hyo infection was demonstrated. For both studies, safety parameters were observed...
Coagulation profile in bitches with pyometra: Standard tests and thromboelastography
A Ramesova, K Machackova, I Vanova, M Lacinova, A Bartoskova, R Novotny, R Vitasek, K Rehakova, J Doubek
Vet Med - Czech, 2025, 70(11):408-416 | DOI: 10.17221/16/2025-VETMED
This study aimed to determine coagulation changes in bitches with pyometra based on a series of coagulation tests and thromboelastography (TEG), and to assess the incidence of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Eighteen bitches with pyometra and thirty-four control bitches were examined. Haematological, biochemical, and following haemostasis parameters were measured, including: prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), antithrombin activity (AT), and levels of fibrinogen (FBG), d-dimers (DD), tissue factor (TF), plasminogen (PLG), tissue plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (TPAI-1), and thromboelastography. DIC was...
Prevalence of lumbosacral transitional vertebrae and association with hip dysplasia in Rhodesian Ridgebacks in Germany
SK Slunsky, P Slunsky, E Fort, L Brunnberg
Vet Med - Czech, 2025, 70(10):369-378 | DOI: 10.17221/30/2025-VETMED
Congenital anomalies affecting the spinal column are frequently observed in certain dog breeds. One such condition occurs at the junction between the lower back and the sacrum, where vertebrae exhibit mixed structural characteristics. This retrospective study analysed imaging records of Rhodesian Ridgebacks collected over 28 years, selecting only those that met strict positioning standards for evaluation. A total of 2 012 cases were analysed using established classification methods, identifying three distinct structural variations: a typical junction, a bilaterally altered morphology, and an asymmetrical form affecting one side. The prevalence...
Effect of trace mineral injection on serum trace mineral concentrations and reproductive indicators in sheep synchronised during the anoestrus period
A Cortu, O Gungor
Vet Med - Czech, 2025, 70(10):358-368 | DOI: 10.17221/28/2025-VETMED
Sheep production represents an important source of income for farmers in Türkiye; however, reproductive inefficiencies during the anoestrus period pose a major challenge to productivity. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of injectable trace minerals (copper, selenium, manganese, and zinc) on the reproductive performance of Awassi ewes synchronised during the anoestrous period. A total of 200 clinically healthy ewes were randomly allocated to two groups: the trace mineral group (TRACE, n = 100), which received 2 ml of a trace mineral solution 14 days before oestrus synchronisation, and the control group (CON, n = 100), which received...
The effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles on the oxidative stress, caspase-3, cytokine and immunity in rats
M Gultekin, M Eren, FD Koca, CK Bozbek, N Develi
Vet Med - Czech, 2025, 70(10):379-392 | DOI: 10.17221/11/2025-VETMED
This study was conducted to examine the effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) on the malondialdehyde (MDA) concentrations, superoxidase dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and caspase-3 (CASP3) activities, tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6), immunoglobulin (Ig) E, G, M and zinc (Zn) concentrations in the serum/plasma and liver tissues of rats. Forty Wistar Albino rats were separated into five equal groups as the control, 5 and 10 mg/kg, b.w./day ZnO, 5 and 10 mg/kg b.w./day ZnO NPs were administered i.p. every other day for 14 days. The plasma MDA and plasma/liver TNF-α concentrations increased...
Epidemiological insights into bovine helminthiasis in Upper Egypt: Prevalence, risk factors, and pathological findings
AA Khedr, SM AbdelRaheem, MM Farghaly, SI Alsultan, M Abdulmohsen, S Fathi El-Hawari, WG El-Dein Mahmoud
Vet Med - Czech, 2025, 70(10):339-357 | DOI: 10.17221/112/2024-VETMED
This study examines the prevalence of helminthic infestations, risk factors, and odds ratios in 1 300 cattle, revealing significant patterns in parasite distribution and influencing factors. Overall, 60.3% of cattle were infested with one or more types of parasites, with Moniezia spp. being the most prevalent (46.9%), followed by Fasciola spp. (36.9%), Paramphistomum spp. (26.8%), and Avitellina spp. (10.8%). Among the seasons, winter exhibited the highest infestation rate (66.1%), and calves under one year of age were more commonly infested (64.2%) than older cattle (over three years: 51.1%, OR = 0.584 1). Distinct...
Blastocystis first detected in Sciurus vulgaris and Sciurus vulgaris exalbidus in Chengdu, China
X Li, H Huang, Y Liu, W Meng, Z Zhong, Z Zhou, G Peng, J Han, H Liu
Vet Med - Czech, 2025, 70(9):329-334 | DOI: 10.17221/71/2024-VETMED
The anaerobic unicellular protist Blastocystis is widely recognised for its presence in the gastrointestinal systems of humans and various animals globally. However, there is a paucity of reports on the prevalence and subtype (ST) distribution of Blastocystis in the squirrel population. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and genetic diversity of Blastocystis, as well as its zoonotic potential, among Sciurus vulgaris and Sciurus vulgaris exalbidus in Chengdu, China. A total of 41 faecal samples (31 from...
Influence of dietary coriander seeds and administration of Lactobacillus acidophilus on the performance of growing rabbits under subtropical climatic conditions
SM Abdel-Raheem, MA Kobeisy, YA Gomaa, AMA Meligy, M Elalfy, MM Farghaly
Vet Med - Czech, 2025, 70(9):313-328 | DOI: 10.17221/104/2024-VETMED
This study investigated the effects of coriander seed powder and Lactobacillus acidophilus solution (LAS) on the growth, nutrient digestibility, blood parameters, and intestinal health of growing rabbits under subtropical conditions. Forty Californian rabbits, aged 35 days with an average body weight of 588 ± 34 g, were randomly assigned to four groups: a control group fed a standard diet, a group (T1) receiving the basal diet supplemented with 1.5% coriander seed powder, a group (T2) receiving the basal diet with oral LAS at 1 × 109 CFU/kg, and a group (T3) receiving both coriander seed powder and LAS. The study measured body...
Far lateral lumbar intervertebral disc extrusion in a cat: Case report
Y Jang, HK Chae, YJ Hong
Vet Med - Czech, 2025, 70(9):335-338 | DOI: 10.17221/107/2024-VETMED
A 4-year-old domestic long-haired cat presented with acute, progressive, non-weight-bearing lameness of the left pelvic limb and reluctance to climb. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed decreased T2-weighted signal intensity of the nucleus pulposus in all lumbar intervertebral discs except L7-S1, with far-lateral T2-weighted low-signal material at L6–L7 surrounding the sixth lumbar nerve root. A diagnosis of far-lateral intervertebral disc extrusion at L6–L7 was made. Clinical signs resolved almost completely within 15 days of conservative management....
Multi-year study monitoring the mercury content in the tissues of cattle sampled in the Czech Republic between 2014 and 2023
M Svoboda, V Vlasakova, D Harustiakova, J Illek, A Staffa, J Vasek, K Novotna Kruzikova, J Cahova, Z Svobodova
Vet Med - Czech, 2025, 70(9):307-312 | DOI: 10.17221/34/2025-VETMED
Analyses of mercury concentrations in the muscle, liver and kidneys of cattle were conducted in the Czech Republic during the period from 2014 to 2023. The average mercury content in muscles, livers, and kidneys of calves was 0.000 5 ± 0.000 0 mg.kg–1, 0.002 7 ± 0.000 5 mg.kg–1, and 0.004 1 ± 0.000 8 mg.kg–1, respectively. In fattening cattle, the average mercury content in muscles, livers and kidneys was 0.000 5 ± 0.000 0 mg.kg–1,...
Cytotoxic and apoptotic effects of etoposide and ellagic acid alone or with possible synergistic/additive combinations on a canine D-17 osteosarcoma cell line
GS Ekren Asici, F Kiral, A Bildik, PA Ulutas
Vet Med - Czech, 2025, 70(8):279-293 | DOI: 10.17221/24/2025-VETMED
Osteosarcoma (OSA) is the most prevalent and aggressive malignancy of canine bones. Etoposide is an effective chemotherapeutic agent for cancer treatment, whereas ellagic acid is a naturally occurring compound with antioxidant and anticancer properties; however, both are inhibitors of the topoisomerase enzyme. In this study, the synergistic/additive effect of etoposide, known to have a growth-inhibitory impact in canine osteosarcoma (OSA) cells, and ellagic acid was investigated. The mechanism by which this effect inhibits cell growth at lower etoposide doses was also...
Conduction block and thin and hypokinetic myocardial segments in feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Y Sung, J Park, Y Chae, T Yun, BT Kang, H Kim
Vet Med - Czech, 2025, 70(8):302-306 | DOI: 10.17221/14/2025-VETMED
A 12-year-old castrated male domestic shorthair cat was referred for respiratory distress. Physical examination revealed a systolic heart murmur at the left apex and crackles in all lung fields. Thoracic radiography showed Valentine-shaped cardiomegaly, pulmonary oedema, and pleural effusion. Echocardiography revealed focal thickening of the interventricular septum [11.01 mm; reference interval (RI) = 3.00–5.20 mm] and left ventricular posterior wall (7.41 mm; RI = 3.00–5.10 mm) during diastole. In the apex region, the free wall was focally thinned to approximately...
SOD1 and CAT gene expressions in stray and owned animals
G Sonmez, MC Temizkan, MH Culha
Vet Med - Czech, 2025, 70(8):273-278 | DOI: 10.17221/12/2025-VETMED
Dogs and cats are the most common companion animals in urban environments. Some dogs and cats live in stable home settings, receiving regular care. However, stray dogs and cats are exposed to chronic stress due to life on the streets or in shelters. Stress is correlated with oxidative stress. The dysregulation of redox balance can lead to the accumulation of reactive oxygen species, which promote cellular and molecular damage. In this study, the blood samples were collected from 150 female animals (90 dogs and 60 cats) to isolate peripheral blood mononuclear...
Haemotropic Mycoplasma species in cat blood samples by PCR
O Gulaydin, M Yesilyurt, G Akgul, O Erdeger, K Eercan
Vet Med - Czech, 2025, 70(8):294-301 | DOI: 10.17221/7/2025-VETMED
Haemotropic mycoplasmas can cause severe anaemia in pets and also have zoonotic potential. The determination of these microorganisms from clinical samples is of critical importance. In this study, the presence of Mycoplasma haemofelis (Mhf), Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum (CMhm), and Candidatus Mycoplasma turicensis (CMt) in blood samples collected from 62 cats was investigated. Haemotropic mycoplasmas were identified by PCR amplifying the 16S rRNA gene, and sequence analysis was applied for confirmation and differentiation of the species. Six (9.67%) blood samples...
The use of parenteral application of ferric carboxymaltose in the prevention of iron deficiency anaemia in suckling piglets
M Svoboda, J Vasek, J Jarkovsky, V Skupien, V Vitkova
Vet Med - Czech, 2025, 70(7):242-246 | DOI: 10.17221/22/2025-VETMED
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of ferric carboxymaltose injection in the prevention of anaemia in suckling piglets. In group A (n = 8), piglets were administered iron in the form of iron carboxymaltose complex (Ferinject®) at a dose of 200 mg i.m. (neck muscle) at the age of 3 days. In group B (n = 8), piglets were given iron in the form of iron dextran (Ferribion®) at a dose of 200 mg i.m. (neck muscle) at the age of 3 days. In group C (n = 8, anaemic control group), iron was not administered until the age of 10 days. During the study, no statistically significant differences were...