Is Copper Safe For Horses?

The maximum tolerable limit for copper fed to horses is estimated to be 250 mg/kg, meaning our 1,100-pound horse eating 2% of his body weight per day or 22 pounds (10 kilograms) can safely consume up to 2,500 mg of copper a day. Is copper toxic to horses? Excess copper Read more…

How Do You Feed A Horse Zinc?

An average 1,100-pound (500-kilogram) horse requires a minimum of 400-500 milligrams of Zn in the diet per day. Wheat bran, wheat middlings, and brewer’s grains are good Zn sources. Most forages contain low- to marginal Zn concentration, but fortified commercial concentrates typically contain sufficient amounts. Where do horses get zinc? Read more…

Do Horses Need Zinc?

An average 1,100-pound (500-kilogram) horse requires a minimum of 400-500 milligrams of Zn in the diet per day. Wheat bran, wheat middlings, and brewer’s grains are good Zn sources. Most forages contain low- to marginal Zn concentration, but fortified commercial concentrates typically contain sufficient amounts. What does zinc do for Read more…

Is Zinc Sulfate Safe For Horses?

Zinc sulphate monohydrate is a highly bioavailable zinc supplement for horses with diets deficient in zinc or high in zinc antagonists, such as high iron intake or excessive levels of copper. In combination with copper, zinc is also helpful for horses with bleached coats and red ends on manes and Read more…