Injectable copper to treat deficiencies in cattle, sheep and deer
Cattle
Deer
Sheep
Injectable
NZ Made
Trace Elements
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 pillow packs.
To learn more about Copperguard™, download the Product Profile below and talk to your vet.
Restricted Veterinary Medicine. Available only under Veterinary Authorisation. Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No. A010028. See www.foodsafety.govt.nz for registration conditions.
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