In baby pig, anemia is most often due to iron deficiency. In adults a wide assortment of bone marrow diseases can cause anemia. Certain chemotherapy for swine can also cause damage to the bone marrow and decrease red blood cell production, resulting in anemia. patients with kidney failure may lack the hormone necessary to stimulate normal red blood cell production by the bone marrow. Finally, Vitamin B12 is involved in pernicious anemia. Folate deficiency can be the culprit and be the basis of anemia. There can be rupture of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia) due to antibodies clinging to the surface of the red cells, as in hemolytic disease of the newborn and in many other conditions.To prevent and treat anemia in baby pigs. Administer 1 to 3 days after birth. Double strength. Each ml contains 200 mg of dextran suspension of elemental iron. Dosage: 1 ml per baby pig.