Durvet Copasure Cattle

How Copasure works

1. The capsule is inserted using a specially designed applicator.
2. The copper oxide needles are released from the capsule and lodge in the folds of the animal’s stomach lining.
3. Stores of copper build up in the liver as the rods disintegrate at a steady and consistent rate.
4. The copper reserves that have built up in the liver are released gradually for approx. 6 months, depending on species and conditions.

Advantages

• Effective in both primary and secondary copper deficiency.
• Independently proven to be an effective way of supplementing copper, even in the presence of dietary antagonists, incl. molybdenum.
• Easy to use - no injections, no abscesses and no pain or stress to the animal.
• Single application lasts approx. 6 months; i.e. up to 6 times longer than copper injections.
• Optimum, known amount of copper delivered to each animal and controlled, unlike other methods where greedy cattle may take too much and others not enough.
• Good copper reserves in the mother at birthing, and in her milk, will ensure that her calves have sufficient copper reserves.
• Available in two strengths - 12.5g for calves up to 500lbs and 25g for cattle over 500lbs

It is not possible to cover the full range of deficiency states with a simple supplementation regimen. Veterinarians should adapt their advice on supplementation to suit local conditions.