Riboflavin Deficiency in Baby Pigs
May 1952
in “
Journal of Animal Science
”
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Riboflavin deficiency in baby pigs leads to symptoms such as alopecia, poor growth, and dermatitis. Supplementing 1 to 1.5 mg of riboflavin daily for 16 days resolved external symptoms but did not fully correct internal tissue changes, possibly due to inadequate dosage or duration.