Abstract: In this study, we treated neonatal pig anemia with Helianthus tuberosus. The serum iron, hemoglobin, hematocrit, transferrin, reticulocyte numbers were tested, the results showed that the serum iron and hematocrit were significantly higher (P<0.05) in experimental group than control group after 7 days feeding, and the hemoglobin, transferrin concentration in experimental group was significant higher difference (P<0.01) than control group. The serum iron, hemoglobin, hematocrit, transferrin levels in experimental group were significant higher difference (P<0.01) compared with the control group after 15 days feeding, but the number of reticulocytes between the two groups no significantly difference (P >0.05). Those data suggested Helianthus tuberosus can perform a good treatment to neonatal pig anemia, it can significantly increase iron concentration in the blood, hemoglobin level, and increase transferrin saturation effectively.

Key words: Helianthus tuberosus; neonatal pig; anemia