FEKOFER is an iron-enriched feed supplement designed as an alternative to traditional iron injections for piglets. Originating from Denmark, one of Europe's leading countries in livestock production, FEKOFER has been researched and widely used in Denmark and other European countries for over 15 years.
FEKOFER is an iron-enriched feed supplement designed as an alternative to traditional iron injections for piglets. Originating from Denmark, one of Europe's leading countries in livestock production, FEKOFER has been researched and widely used in Denmark and other European countries for over 15 years.
Composition
Ferrous fumarate
Ferrous glycine hydrate chelate
Ferrous amino acid hydrate chelate
Ferrous sulfate
Uses and Indications
Helps prevent and address iron-deficiency anemia in piglets
Supports healthy growth, good weight gain, and reduced risk of stunted growth
Helps reduce the risk of diarrhea, arthritis, and early-life stress
Provides a flexible iron supplementation option for piglets, especially on farms seeking to limit injections or managing Mycoplasma suis infections
Key Benefits
Just 3 feeding sessions per litter to provide the piglets' full iron requirement (over 230 mg)
Stress-free administration: no injection pain, abscesses, or injection-related shock
Helps avoid excessive iron intake through absorption according to the body's physiological needs
Advanced microencapsulation technology from Denmark
Widely used in Europe for over 15 years
Dosage and Administration
Piglets (as an alternative to iron injections):
Dosage: 10 g per piglet
Administer in 3 feeding sessions, spaced 3–4 days apart
Start at 2–4 days of age
Average amount: 3 scoops per litter (1 scoop ≈ 56 g)
Administration method:
Use a PlayFeeder trough or sprinkle directly onto a clean, dry surface
Place the feeder where piglets can easily access it, out of reach of the sow
Sows:
Supplement approximately 25 g per sow per feeding, 1–2 times per week
Packaging
5 kg and 20 kg buckets
Supplied with a 56 g measuring scoop
