Are copper bolus safe for goats?
Goats need their copper, but there is a risk of copper toxicity if you give too much so you need to be sure that you are dosing properly. Goat kids over 25 pounds and over 5 weeks of age should be given one (2 g) capsule. A single 2 g dose of UltraCruz Copper Oxide typically lasts 8 months to 1 year.
What age can goats have copper bolus?
Goats up to 3 months of age and weighing up to 50 lbs should receive UltraCruz® Goat Copper Bolus for kids. Goats over 3 months of age and weighing over 50 lbs should receive UltraCruz® Goat Copper Bolus for adults. To provide cattle with a supplemental source of Copper, administer UltraCruz® Cattle Copper Bolus.
Can goats eat too much copper?
While copper is a necessary metal for proper organ functions in goats, an overdose of copper is toxic. Goats need much more copper than sheep, which is why goat feed contains added copper, but it’s usually not found in sheep mineral/feed. The amount of copper is the primary difference in goat feed vs sheep feed.
How do I know if my goats need copper?
The earliest signs of copper deficiency are a faded coat, fish tail (balding tail tip), and losing hair on the face, especially around the eyes or the bridge of the nose. A black goat turns a rusty color; red goats turn gold; gold goats turn cream; and cream goats turn white.
How do you know when a goat needs a copper bolus?
Signs that you Need to Copper Bolus Your Goat:
- Wiry or rough coat.
- Faded, sun-bleached appearance to their coat. This is especially noticeable in black goats.
- Bald tip or “fish-tail” look to their tail.
- High worm load or having a hard time fighting off parasites.
What are signs of copper deficiency in goats?
Copper (Cu) 10 – 80 ppm Deficiency symptoms include anemia, bleached looking and rough hair coat, diarrhea and weight loss. Young goats may experience progressive incoordination and paralysis, especially in the rear legs. High dietary molybdenum can depress absorption of copper and cause a deficiency.
How often should I give my goats copper bolus?
every 6 months
It is recommend to give goats 1 gram of copper per 20 lbs of goat. Copasure comes in 2 gram or 4 gram sizes. Use whatever combination that will add up to 1 gram/20 lbs. Start bolusing your goats at 6 months old and repeat this dose every 6 months.
How often do you give goats copper bolus?
We live in an area that is pretty deficient in copper amounts in the soil, which means loose minerals aren’t enough when it comes to copper for the goats. They need additional copper in the form of a bolus 3-4 times a year.