Iron deficiency in young piglets most commonly produces:
Correct answer: C. Microcytic hypochromic anaemia
- A. Haemolytic anaemia with jaundice
- B. Macrocytic megaloblastic anaemia
- C. Microcytic hypochromic anaemia
- D. Aplastic anaemia from marrow failure
Explanation
Rapidly growing piglets have limited iron reserves and may develop iron deficiency anaemia, characterized by small pale red cells. Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency is more closely associated with macrocytic changes.
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