Copper Plus Powder is a targeted mineral supplement designed to help correct copper deficiencies in the diet using safe and controlled levels from highly bioavailable sources. Copper is an essential trace mineral involved in many important processes in the horse’s body, including red blood cell formation, connective tissue strength, hoof and coat health, and antioxidant protection.

Each 20g serving provides 100mg of bioavailable copper from two complementary sources:

• 50% copper chelate of glycine hydrate
• 50% copper sulphate

The formula also contains zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin E and selenium to support overall health and maintain the correct balance of nutrients in the diet.

Equine America Copper Plus Powder is suitable for horses and ponies that may require additional copper support, especially where forage or grazing is known to be low in copper or where copper absorption may be reduced due to high levels of antagonists such as iron or sulphur.

Equine America is BETA NOPS and UFAS accredited, making Copper Plus Powder suitable for horses competing under FEI regulations and the Rules of Racing by reducing the risk of prohibited substances.

Key Benefits

✔ Helps support healthy copper levels in the diet
✔ Supports red blood cell production and haemoglobin formation
✔ Helps maintain healthy tendons, ligaments and connective tissue
✔ Supports hoof, skin, mane and tail condition
✔ Provides antioxidant support for muscles and cells
✔ Helps maintain correct copper : zinc balance
✔ Suitable for competition horses under FEI regulations

When do I need Copper Plus Powder?

Copper supplementation may be beneficial when:

• The diet is low or marginal in copper
• Forage analysis shows insufficient copper levels
• High levels of iron or sulphur may reduce copper absorption
• Supporting young horses during growth and development
• Supporting coat, hoof and connective tissue health

Always seek professional advice if copper deficiency is suspected.

What does Copper Plus provide?

Copper

Copper plays an important role in:

• Formation of haemoglobin and red blood cells
• Supporting antioxidant enzymes and reducing oxidative stress
• Maintaining strength and flexibility of connective tissues
• Healthy bone development
• Production of myelin that protects nerve cells
• Keratin production for healthy hooves, mane and tail
• Skin pigmentation

Zinc

Included to support:

• Correct copper : zinc ratio
• Skin and coat health
• Normal immune function

Vitamin B12

Supports:

• Normal red blood cell production
• Healthy energy metabolism

Vitamin E & Selenium

Provide:

• Antioxidant protection
• Support for muscle health and cellular protection

Nutritional Information

Key Ingredients per 20g serving:

• Copper (total) – 100mg
  (50% copper chelate + 50% copper sulphate)
• Zinc (total) – 100mg
  (50% zinc chelate + 50% zinc oxide)
• Vitamin B12 – 100mcg
• Vitamin E – 500mg
• Selenium – 0.2mg

Additives per kg:

Trace Elements:

• Copper – 5000mg
  • Copper (II) chelate of glycine hydrate (3b413): 2500mg
  • Copper sulphate pentahydrate (3b405): 2500mg
• Zinc – 5000mg
  • Zinc chelate of glycine hydrate (3b607): 2500mg
  • Zinc oxide (3b603): 2500mg
• Selenium (sodium selenite 3b801): 10mg

Vitamins:

• Vitamin B12 (3a): 5mg
• Vitamin E (3a700): 25,000mg

Sensory additives:

• Flavouring compounds: 2.5g

Composition:

• Dried alfalfa
• Calcium carbonate
• Vegetable oil

Analytical Constituents:

• Crude Protein: 13.6%
• Crude Fat: 5.0%
• Crude Fibre: 21.5%
• Crude Ash: 22.1%
• Sodium: 0.3%
• Copper: 500mg/kg

Feeding Instructions:

Horses and large ponies:

20g per day

Smaller ponies:

15g per day

Do not exceed 20g per day unless advised by a professional.

Approx. 20g measuring scoop included.