Equine America Copper Plus

Equine America Copper Plus 1kg

20g serve provides 100mg bio-available copper from chelated and inorganic sources Also provides Vitamin B12 to support blood cell production Contains Zinc to help maintain the correct copper : zinc ratio in the total diet Also provides key antioxidants Vitamin E and selenium. You can safely feed this product alongside most regular diets. Equine America is BETA NOPS and UFAS assured. This means they have a system to trace their products fully. They also have a quality assurance program. This helps reduce the risk of contamination with banned substances and NOPS. Products are formulated to be suitable for horses competing under FEI regulations and the Rules of Racing.  

Copper is an important trace mineral that helps our bodies in many ways. Here are some of its key roles:

1. It helps make red blood cells, especially the part that carries oxygen called haemoglobin.
2. Copper is a key part of antioxidant enzymes. These enzymes protect muscles and other cells from damage.
3. It works with enzymes to keep our tendons and ligaments strong and flexible.
4. Copper is vital for bone growth and helps young horses develop their skeletons properly.
5. It helps produce myelin, which is the protective covering for nerve cells.
6. Copper is important for making keratin, which keeps skin, mane, tail hair, and hooves healthy.

Copper also works closely with zinc and Vitamin B12. Both of these nutrients are found in Copper Plus Powder. This helps keep the right balance in a horse's diet.

Key antioxidants Vitamin E and controlled levels of Selenium are also provided to support copper’s role as an important co-factor in antioxidant enzymes, helping to protect muscles and other cells from oxidative damage. Many pastures and forages in the UK have low copper levels. Sometimes, horses need extra copper if their forage is low in it. This is especially true if there are high levels of copper blockers, like iron or sulphur, in their feed. These blockers can make it hard for horses to absorb copper.  Copper Plus Powder will help to correct a lack of copper in the diet, with safe and controlled levels, from bio-available sources. Seek professional advice if a copper deficiency is suspected, either from a qualified nutritionist or your veterinary surgeon.  

What are the benefits of Copper Plus Powder?

Let’s break this down into simpler terms so it’s easier to understand.

Copper: This mineral comes from two sources. We use 50% from a special form called glycine hydrate and 50% from copper sulphate. This mix helps your horse absorb it better and fixes low levels.

Zinc: This is also important. It helps keep the right balance in your horse's diet. Like copper, we get 50% from glycine hydrate and 50% from zinc oxide. This ensures your horse can use it well.

Vitamin B12: This vitamin helps make blood cells, which is super important for your horse's health.

Vitamin E and Selenium: These two work together to give extra support against damage from free radicals. They help keep your horse healthy.

Ingredients per 10ml Serving:

• Total Copper (from 50% chelate & 50% sulphate): 100mg
• Total Zinc (from 50% chelate & 50% oxide): 100mg
• Vitamin B12: 100mg
• Vitamin E: 100mg
• Selenium: 0.2mg

Additives per kg:

• Nutritional additives: Trace elements: Total Copper: 5000mg.

This mix of ingredients is designed to keep your horse healthy and strong. If you have any questions about these nutrients, feel free to ask!

  Copper (Copper (II) chelate of glycine hydrate 3b413) 2500mg, Copper (copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate 3b405) 2500mg, Zinc total 5000mg, zinc (Zinc chelate of glycine hydrate 3b607) 2500mg, Zinc (zinc oxide 3b603) 2500mg, Selenium (sodium selenite 3b801) 10mg. 

Vitamins:

• Vitamin B12: 5mg
• Vitamin E: 25,000mg

Sensory Additives:

• Mixture of flavouring compounds: 2.5g

Composition:

• Dried alfalfa
• Calcium carbonate
• Vegetable oil

Analytical Constituents:

• Crude Protein: 13.6%

Nutritional Information:

• Crude Fat: 5.0%
• Crude Fiber: 21.5%
• Crude Ash: 22.1%
• Sodium: 0.3%
• Copper: 5000 mg/kg

Directions for Use: For a horse that weighs 500 kg:

• For the first 5 days, give 28 grams each day.

Thereafter 14g per day. Maximum 28g per day.