Copper sulphate feed grade CuSO4 is a feed additive for the production of compound feeds and premixes for farm animals. It is used for enrichment and balancing of feeding diets with copper.
The Essential Role of Copper in Animal Metabolism
Copper is a vital mineral that acts as a stimulator of hematopoiesis, regulating the maturation of red blood cells. It also possesses astringent, hemostatic (blood-stopping), irritating, antiseptic, anthelmintic (anti-parasitic), and fungicidal properties. Copper is crucial for the normal keratinization of feathers, embryonic development, and the formation of the melanin pigment. It ensures proper bone development and increases the content of Vitamin B12 and ascorbic acid in the liver.
Symptoms of Copper Deficiency
A deficiency in copper leads to various health issues in animals, including reduced appetite, slowed growth, depigmentation of the hair coat, weakened bones, and decreased joint mobility.
High Bioavailability and Growth Promotion
Copper sulfate is widely used to enrich animal diets and compound feeds. Its copper content is 25%, and the bioavailability of copper sulfate is close to 100%. The effective influence of copper sulfate on body weight gain in piglets has been proven. It’s also used as a growth stimulant for calves, lambs, and chicks.
Broad Applications Beyond Feed
The application of copper sulfate is quite extensive. Copper sulfate, perhaps better known as copper vitriol, is one of the most common treatments and preventatives for hoof diseases. It has shown high efficacy in combating infectious diseases. For a footbath, a trough 2-3 meters long, 1 meter wide, and 15 cm deep is typically used. Approximately 12 kg of copper vitriol at a 5% concentration is needed for one bath. Copper vitriol possesses all the properties of modern chemical compounds; it can restore hoof horn and fill cracks.
In agriculture, copper sulfate is used as an antiseptic, fungicide, and copper-sulfur fertilizer. For disinfecting tree wounds, a 1% solution (100 g per 10 L) is rubbed into previously cleaned damaged areas. For late blight in tomatoes and potatoes, a 0.2% solution (20 g per 10 L) is sprayed on plants at the first signs of disease, or as a preventative measure when there’s a risk of disease (e.g., in wet, humid weather). A copper sulfate solution can also be used to disinfect soil and replenish sulfur and copper deficiencies (5 g per 10 L).
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