Monitoring of iron deficiency in calves by determination of serum ferritin in comparison with serum iron: A preliminary study

摘要

BackgroundIron deficiency can cause anemia in calves and is, therefore, of economic importance for the cattle industry. Low iron levels are commonly caused by feeding whole milk without the addition of dietary supplements and led to the most frequent cause of anemia in calves. Other reasons for the development of anemia include congenital iron deficiency, malnutrition, bleeding ulcers, or bloodsucking parasites.