Complete Copper Cobalt Solution for Commercial Sheep
€35.00 – €400.00
A fast acting Copper & Cobalt solution to your copper deficiencies.
Description
Complete Copper Cobalt Solution is designed to address two of the most common trace mineral deficiencies causing ill-thrift in sheep. Copper deficiency and Cobalt deficiency.
Cobalt Deficiency
Cobalt is linked to its role in the production of vitamin B12 in the rumen. So when we are talking about cobalt deficiency, it’s more suitable to call it a vitamin B12 deficiency. Cobalt isn’t stored in big quantities in the ewe’s body, but it’s usually a bigger issue in growing stock.
Signs of deficiency are:
- reduced growth rate,
- poor thrive (pine),
- dry scaly skin on the ears and face
- a loss of springiness of the wool.
Copper Deficiency
When sheep graze pastures low in copper, a deficiency may occur. Also, some breeds are more susceptible to copper deficiency. Usually hill breeds are more susceptible to deficiency issues like swayback. Lowland breeds like Suffolk’s and Suffolk Crosses are more susceptible to toxicity.
Signs of copper deficiency are:
- swayback in lambs
- poor weigh gain,
- poor fleece (steely wool).
It’s important to be aware, that soil molybdenum (Mo) can interfere with copper metabolism. Excess (Mo) in pasture can bring on copper deficiency in sheep. Timing is important to avoid toxicity. Appropriate use of supplementation, particularly in mid pregnancy may prevent swayback issues.
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Additional information
| Complete Copper Cobalt Solution | 250ml, 500ml, 1L, 2.5L, 5L |
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