Early signs of copper deficiency: • Dull wormy looking coat, off colour with no shine, sometimes leaving the coat with a reddish tinge. • Brown or White spectacles around the eyes. • Lack of performance related to a low red cell count or reoccurring Anaemia. Why does your horse need Copper ? • Vital for the absorption of IRON. • Very important for the enzymes involved in the development of connective tissues like CARTILAGE, tendons and ligaments. • One of the most important minerals required in healthy HOOF growth. • A shortage will lead to abnormal BONE development and brittle bones. • An Essential part of the BLOOD clotting process. FEEDING Add 30ml to the feed daily. Cuppra can also be added to drinking water of horses on grass. Copper should be fed for no longer than a 30 day period at any given time. WARNING: Cooper can be toxic to sheep
Key Inclusions & Benefits
Copper – a blend of chelated copper and copper sulphate in an easy to feed liquid form providing additional dietary copper as required. Copper has many functions including playing a key role in production of collagen and elastin, which are important for bone development and healthy connective tissues. Copper is also involved in formation of melanin, the pigment responsible for hair colour, helping create a deep glossy coat colour.
High Concentration – 30ml serving contains 195mg of copper.
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