Trikem Vimital Copper plus

Copper supplements for horses are given to balance the feed state in the event of a copper deficiency or iron excess. Copper promotes the absorption of iron and is needed for the formation of hemoglobin (red blood cells). Copper is also necessary for the enzymes involved in the formation of elastin, collagen and melanin, all of which are substances that give the skin its protective and elastic properties. Copper is needed for bone formation, for the structure of joint surfaces, immune defense and the pigmentation of hair. There are indications of a connection between copper deficiency and the occurrence of loose bone fragments, especially in younger horses. In anemia, copper deficiency is often an underlying cause and a clear deficiency symptom in horses with copper deficiency is that the color of the coat fades. Use: For horses with copper deficiency or where copper is missing in the feed state. With a high iron content in the roughage, Copper Plus can balance the iron/copper ratio. The iron/copper ratio should be between 3-5 in the calculated feed state. Dosage: 3 ml/100 kg body weight and day or according to calculated feed intake. Ex. Horse, 500 kg, 15 ml/day (10g).