The role of different iron preparations in the prevention of anemia in racing horses

By studying the effects of the most commonly used iron preparations in Serbia and Montenegro (Fedex sup(R), as a representative of dextrane iron preparations; Hippirion sup(R) as a well known representative of iron complexed to saccharate and Hemo sup(R) 15 which is a representative of complex iron preparations which contain other hemantics) the expected changes in erythrocyte count, hemoglobin concentration and hematocrit value were recorded. However, the recorded changes in hematological values did differ between used iron preparations. The best effects were exhibited by Hemo sup(R) 15, the application of which resulted in a prompt and significant increase in erythrocyte count, MCH, MCHC and hemoglobin concentration.