NutriScience Bio Copper Chelate Horse Supplement
Description
NutriScience Bio Copper Chelate - Bio-Available Copper for Horses and Youngstock
NutriScience Bio Copper Chelate is an equine supplement that provides a highly bio-available source of the trace mineral copper, fed daily in the hard feed. It is best for young, growing horses, broodmares and forage-fed horses whose ration may be low in copper, as an adequate intake of copper is essential for cartilage formation and maturation in young growing horses.
Copper levels in grazing and conserved forage vary widely between soil types and regions, so many UK and Irish yards use a targeted copper source rather than relying on pasture alone. Because the copper is chelated, it is presented in a form the horse can absorb efficiently. You can find more equine feed balancers and minerals in our horse supplements collection.
Key Features
- Highly bio-available: chelated copper for efficient uptake from the daily ration
- Cartilage support: copper is essential for cartilage formation and maturation in young growing horses
- Targeted single mineral: useful where a diet is specifically low in copper rather than broadly deficient
- Suits youngstock: a practical option for foals, yearlings and developing horses under professional guidance
- Easy to feed: mixes into normal hard feed with no soaking or preparation
- Irish made: produced by NutriScience in Ireland
Specifications
| Brand | NutriScience |
|---|---|
| Product name | Bio Copper Chelate |
| Product type | Equine trace mineral supplement |
| Key nutrient | Copper, chelated bio-available form |
| Suitable for | Horses and ponies, including youngstock and broodmares |
| Feeding | Mixed into daily feed, rate as per pack |
| Storage | Cool, dry place, container closed |
| Country of origin | Ireland |
How to Use
- Check the feeding rate printed on the product packaging for your horse's size and age.
- Measure the stated amount using the scoop or a kitchen scale for accuracy.
- Mix thoroughly through the daily hard feed rather than leaving it sitting on top.
- Introduce gradually over three to five days so a fussy horse accepts the taste.
- Feed alongside ad-lib forage and fresh water, and reseal the container after each use.
- Review the total copper in the ration with your vet or nutritionist if other fortified feeds are being fed.
FAQ
What is NutriScience Bio Copper Chelate used for?
It is a feed supplement that supplies a highly bio-available source of copper. An adequate intake of copper is essential for cartilage formation and maturation in young growing horses, so it is typically used where the diet may be low in this trace mineral.
Which horses is it best for?
It suits foals, yearlings and other young growing horses, broodmares, and horses and ponies kept mainly on forage where copper intake may be inadequate.
How do I feed it?
Measure the amount stated on the pack and mix it into the daily hard feed. Introducing it gradually over a few days helps fussy horses accept it.
Can I feed it with a balancer or other mineral supplement?
Trace minerals work in balance with one another, so review the total copper intake of the whole ration with your vet or a qualified equine nutritionist before combining products.
Is it suitable for competition horses?
The source information does not state a competition status, so check the current prohibited-substances list for your discipline if you compete under affiliated rules.
Where is it made?
Bio Copper Chelate is made in Ireland by NutriScience.
About NutriScience
NutriScience is an Irish manufacturer of nutritional supplements for horses and other animals, with a range covering youngstock development, joint and hoof support, digestive health and performance. Its equine products are formulated for everyday yard use and mix easily into normal feeding routines.