Copperguard^®

Copperguard^® is a copper injection containing calcium copper edetate. It’s used to treat and prevent copper deficiency in cattle, sheep and deer.

• Contains calcium copper edetate, meaning a faster absorption rate and less injection site reactions.
• Nil milk and meat withholding periods.
• Excellent syringeability.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

• Dairy and beef cattle (over 4 months of age): 2 ml in the upper neck by subcutaneous injection only. Dosage may be increased up to a maximum of 4 ml if severe copper deficiency has been confirmed through clinical symptoms or liver biopsy.
• Adult sheep: 1 ml in the upper neck by subcutaneous injection only.
• Deer: 1 ml/50 kg bodyweight in the upper neck by subcutaneous injection only.

Shake thoroughly before and during use to ensure a uniform suspension. Dosage may be repeated after 4 months, up to a maximum of 3 times per year. Do not use in cattle under 4 months of age.

WITHHOLDING PERIODS

It is an offence for users of this product to cause residues exceeding the relevant MRL in the Food Notice: Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds.

• Milk: Nil
• Meat: Nil

PACK SIZES

Available in 200 ml plastic pillow packs.

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Copperguard^® is a Restricted Veterinary Medicine. Available only under Veterinary Authorisation. Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No. A10028.