Is copper okay for horses?

[Animal_Lover_2000]

Okay, okay. I know this is a stupid question but is copper okay for horses? Every time I go to search it up it doesn’t give a clear answer. Anyone how has horses can you please tell me? Thanks
(Sorry I’m so stupid lol)

 

[DobieLover]

Okay, okay. I know this is a stupid question but is copper okay for horses? Every time I go to search it up it doesn’t give a clear answer. Anyone how has horses can you please tell me? Thanks
(Sorry I’m so stupid lol)

Trace amounts of Cu is fine. Exactly what is the copper source you are talking about? A Cu pipe??

 

[Animal_Lover_2000]

Trace amounts of Cu is fine. Exactly what is the copper source you are talking about? A Cu pipe??

Copper sulfate? That’s what I was wondering sorry!

 

[DobieLover]

Copper sulfate? That’s what I was wondering sorry!

Where is it coming from? Are you putting it in their water trough to control algae or something?

 

[Animal_Lover_2000]

Where is it coming from? Are you putting it in their water trough to control algae or something?

Mix it in with his grain

 

[DobieLover]

Mix it in with his grain

If you are feeding a balanced grain mix along with his hay, it isn't required. Horses actually have a higher tolerance for Cu than other livestock but adding it to the grain just plain shouldn't be required.

 

[Bunnylady]

If you are feeding a balanced grain mix along with his hay, it isn't required. Horses actually have a higher tolerance for Cu than other livestock but adding it to the grain just plain shouldn't be required.

X2.

Copper is a trace mineral, meaning that only a little bit is required to keep an animal healthy. More isn't better, unless you are treating a known deficiency. With a lot of the metals (calcium, potassium, etc), ingesting excess of one can inhibit the absorption of others, and actually cause deficiencies.

 

[Percheron chick]

It will not kill them as it can with sheep. Extra Cu if often feed as a color enhancer for blacks and bays but adding one single trace mineral and cause a chain reaction of other deficiencies.

 

[cassie]

Mix it in with his grain

I wouldn't. Although tolerances and requirements vary, too much copper is toxic to any critter.

 

[Animal_Lover_2000]

If you are feeding a balanced grain mix along with his hay, it isn't required. Horses actually have a higher tolerance for Cu than other livestock but adding it to the grain just plain shouldn't be required.

Alright thanks!