Rodríguez Francisco, MaríaMorales, JoaquínDíaz Amor, GonzaloKarembe, HamadiSperling, DanielGonzález de Bulnes López, AntonioProducción Científica UCH 2022UCH. Departamento de Producción y Sanidad Animal, Salud Pública Veterinaria y Ciencia y Tecnología de los Alimentos2023-05-172023-05-172022-07-17Rodríguez, M., Morales, J., Díaz-Amor, G., González-Bulnes, A., Karembe, H. & Šperling, D. (2022). Influence of the application methods of iron-anticoccidial products on the behaviour and associated stress factors of suckling piglets. Acta Veterinaria Brno, vol. 91, i. 3 (jul.-sep.), pp. 251-259. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2754/avb2022910302510001-7213.1801-7576 (Electrónico)http://hdl.handle.net/10637/14272Este artículo se encuentra disponible en la siguiente URL: https://actavet.vfu.cz/media/pdf/actavet_2022091030251.pdfThe aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of different treatment protocols for the control of iron-deficiency anaemia and coccidiosis, one combination injection versus injection of iron and oral application of toltrazuril, on the general behaviour of piglets. Piglets were divided into three experimental treatment groups: 24 piglets were left untreated; (control group, C); 24 piglets received an oral administration of generic anticoccidial agent (20 mg/kg BW) plus intramuscular administration of iron dextran (200 mg/ml; 1 ml/piglet) in the same handling (oral + parenteral group, O+P) and 24 piglets received an intramuscular application of the combination product (parenteral group, P). As expected, the handling time was higher in the oral + parenteral group than in the parenteral group. Regarding the behaviour of piglets, the time spent suckling after treatment was variable in the control and oral + parenteral groups, while piglets from the parenteral group spent more time suckling, and hence, their time spent resting was decreased. A statistical trend of lower concentration of cortisol was observed in P compared to O+P after processing. Regarding productivity indices, the average daily gain of piglets during lactation and, subsequently, their weaning weight were higher in P compared to O+P, and similar to the control. In conclusion, administering a combination product injection decreases the time of administration compared to individual treatments.application/pdfenopen accessCoccidiosis in piglets - Treatment.Cardiovascular system - Diseases - Prevention.Lechones - Enfermedades parasitarias - Tratamiento.Anemia - Treatment.Bienestar animal.Animal welfare.Anemia - Tratamiento.Artículohttps://doi.org/10.2754/avb202291030251https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.es