Feeding copper

[nearly_grey]

I have been advised to feed copper to my horse to give him more life when jumping. He has a placid nature, is quite fit and is of a reasonable weight. Has anyone used copper or have any thoughts/ideas about it? Thanks

 

[mon]

no idea with horses in pigs used as a growth aid, but must be very careful in sheep as can poision the liver and be fatal, so take proffessional help as to feed amounts.

 

[JaneB]

I'd talk to a feed company nutritionist. Feeding copper on its own will throw out the balance of the other minerals in the diet so I'd be wary.

 

[Brownmare]

Depends on where you are. Some parts of the country are deficient in copper. The farm my oh used to manage was and the cattle (but not the sheep) needed a copper bolus twice a year or they started to look really lacklustre. Maybe do a soil test before you go further