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Copper - Feed Ingredient

Copper is an essential trace mineral required in equine nutrition for various physiological functions, including connective tissue formation, red blood cell production, and enzymatic reactions. It is a critical component of several enzymes involved in iron metabolism, antioxidant defense, and melanin synthesis. Copper also plays a role in the development and maintenance of cartilage, tendons, and ligaments, making it particularly important for growing horses and those in training.

Forages do contain copper, but supplementation is usually necessary to meet requirements since forage alone often does not provide sufficient amounts. Supplementation is commonly provided in the form of copper sulfate, copper proteinate, or copper chelates to ensure adequate intake. Organic sources, such as copper chelates, are generally considered to be of higher quality due to improved bioavailability.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Copper as an ingredient.

Feeds, Supplements & Products
3:1 Zinc Copper (Mad Barn)
HealthHealth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Mad Barn's 3:1 Zinc Copper Powder is an organic trace mineral supplement containing a 3:1 ratio of Bioplex® Zinc and Copper. It is made with zinc and copper proteinates, which are chelated for improved absorption.
AminoTrace+ Vitamin and Mineral Supplement (Mad Barn)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
AminoTrace+ by Mad Barn is a complete, balanced equine mineral and vitamin supplement designed for horses with metabolic concerns. It is ideal for horses with IR, PPID, or high iron in the diet.
Copper (Mad Barn)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
IngredientIngredient
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Copper is an essential mineral in horses' diets. Copper is often supplemented with Zinc to help balance high-iron hay. Copper is involved in healthy skin and bone development.
Omneity P – Pellets – Vitamin & Mineral Supplement (Mad Barn)
Gut HealthGut Health
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Omneity Pellets is a balanced mineral and vitamin supplement for horses in a palatable pellet form. It provides 100% organic trace minerals, complete B-vitamin fortification, added Vitamin E, yeast and digestive enzymes.
Omneity Premix – Vitamin & Mineral Supplement (Mad Barn)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
Omneity Premix is a balanced mineral and vitamin supplement for horses providing 100% organic trace minerals, complete B-vitamin fortification, added Vitamin E, yeast, and digestive enzymes.
Trace Mineral Pak (Mad Barn)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
ExerciseExercise
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Trace Mineral Pak from Mad Barn is a balanced equine supplement providing 100% organic (chelated) trace minerals. Ingredients include selenium, zinc, copper, and manganese.
Cool Command Balancer 30 (Hubbard Feeds)
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
PrebioticPrebiotic
ProteinProtein
VitaminsVitamins
Cool Command Balancer 30 by Hubbard is a ration balancer that is meant to supply vitamins and organic minerals. It provides energy from plant proteins and grain products.
Cool Command Controlled Starch (Hubbard Feeds)
Gut HealthGut Health
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Cool Command Controlled Starch by Hubbard is a low-starch concentrate feed with energy primarily provided by fiber and fat. It contains 14% protein and 7% fat. This feed is meant to support skin, hair, and hoof condition.
Cool Command Senior Horse (Hubbard Feeds)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
DigestionDigestion
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
Cool Command Senior Horse by Hubbard is a higher fat complete feed intended for senior horses with dental issues or joint health concerns. It contains 14% protein and 8% fat, with added MSM, chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine.
Cool Fusion (Lifeline)
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
FiberFiber
NutritionNutrition
Cool Fusion by Lifeline is a high-fat, high-fiber feed formulated for performance horses and stallions. This feed contains 12% protein, 12% fat, and 14% fiber.
Cool Mix (Havens Horsefeed)
BroodmareBroodmare
CalmingCalming
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
StallionStallion
Cool Mix by Havens Horsefeed is an alfalfa-based muesli feed with slow-releasing energy content for nervous horses. It contains several grains, soybean hulls, and added vitamins and minerals.
Cool Mix (Himalayan Horse)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutrientsNutrients
Cool Mix by Himalayan Horse is a complete feed intended to provide cool energy and support gut health in all horse types.
Cool Performance (Quality Feeds)
EnergyEnergy
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Cool Performance by Quality Feeds is a complete feed intended to support the energy needs of all horse types.
Cool Stride (Banks Mill Feeds)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
FiberFiber
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
Cool Stride is a low NSC (12.4%) textured horse feed intended for easy keepers and boarding facilities. It contains added calcium meant to buffer stomach acid and added chromium meant to support metabolic health.
Copper & Zinc Blend (Custom Equine Nutrition)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
YeastYeast
Custom Equine Nutrition's Copper and Zinc Blend is a trace mineral supplement providing Diamond V yeast, a copper amino acid complex, and inorganic zinc sulfate. This supplement is intended to support healthy skin, coat, and hooves in horses.
Copper and Zinc (Basic Equine Nutrition)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
ImmunityImmunity
MetabolismMetabolism
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Copper and zinc are essential trace minerals that are required for many processes in the horse's body. This supplement contains organic, chelated zinc and copper in a 3:1 ratio which helps support the formation of connective tissues, keratin and collagen.
Copper Carbonate
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Hoof HealthHoof Health
ImmunityImmunity
Copper carbonate is an inorganic source of the essential trace mineral copper, which is sometimes used as an ingredient in horse feeds and supplements. It is not as well absorbed as organic sources of copper.
Copper Chloride
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Hoof HealthHoof Health
ImmunityImmunity
Copper chloride is an inorganic copper source added to livestock feeds. Horses require copper for many metabolic processes, including hemoglobin production and keratin synthesis. Copper can support coat colour, hoof growth and immune function in horses.
Copper Iron (Krafft)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
Copper Iron by Krafft is a trace mineral supplement. Deficiencies in copper and iron can cause issues with connective tissue, bone tissue, and red blood cells.
Copper Oxide
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Hoof HealthHoof Health
ImmunityImmunity
Copper oxide is an inorganic source of the essential trace mineral copper that is sometimes used as an ingredient in horse feeds and supplements. It is not as well absorbed as organic sources of copper.
Copper Polysaccharide Complex 12.7% (California Trace)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Hoof HealthHoof Health
ImmunityImmunity
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Copper Polysaccharide Complex 12.7% from California Trace is a powdered supplement intended to support energy production, healthy skin and bones, and healthy connective tissues. It provides 127mg of copper per serving.
Copper Sulfate (5H2O)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Hoof HealthHoof Health
IngredientIngredient
Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate (CuSO4 5H2O) is an inorganic copper salt that is sometimes used in horse feeds. It is less bioavailable compared to copper amino acid complexes.
Copper-Max (Foran Equine)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Copper-Max from Foran Equine is intended for horses and ponies who are grazing on copper-deficient grass. This supplement is meant to support hoof health, fertility, and bone development.
Coppervit (Foran Equine)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
ImmunityImmunity
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
Coppervit from Foran Equine is intended for young horses and for horses who are not meeting their daily copper requirements. This supplement contains copper, vitamin E, and vitamin B12.
Country Acres 12% Pelleted Horse Feed Hi Fat (Purina Mills)
FatFat
HealthHealth
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
Country Acres 12% Pelleted Horse Feed Hi Fat by Purina Mills is a pelleted feed containing vitamins and minerals. It is intended for all horse types.
Country Feeds Adult 12 Textured (Nutrena) [Discontinued]
DigestionDigestion
Hoof HealthHoof Health
MuscleMuscle
NutritionNutrition
Country Feeds Adult 12 Textured is a textured complete feed formulated for all activity levels of mature horses. It provides 12% protein, 6% fat, and 24% NSC.
Country Feeds Complete (Nutrena)- [Discontinued]
Complete FeedComplete Feed
EnergyEnergy
NutritionNutrition
ProteinProtein
Country Feeds Complete is a high fibre complete feed designed to provide 12% protein, 3% fat, and 22% NSC. It is marketed as a hay replacement.
CR ProFibre Crunch (Trouw Nutrition)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
CR ProFibre Crunch is a mixed high fibre pellet and extruded feed with less than 10% NSC content. Energy sources include soy hulls, alfalfa, and beet pulp. ProFibreCrunch also contains flax as a source of omega-3 fatty acids.
Crystalyx Stable-Lyx (Masterfeeds)
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
ProteinProtein
VitaminsVitamins
Crystalyx Stable-Lyx is a free-choice mineral and vitamin supplement in a molasses block format for herd-feeding horses. It is a nutrient dense formula designed for all classes of horses.
CuPlex 160 (Zinpro) – [Discontinued]
Hoof HealthHoof Health
ImmunityImmunity
IngredientIngredient
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
ZinPro CuPlex 160 is an organic trace mineral supplement providing copper (Cu). This mineral is important for hoof health, connective tissue and energy production. This product has been discontinued.
Cut’n Slide (Running Horse Elite Equine Nutrition)-[Discontinued]
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
PerformancePerformance
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
This feed has been renamed and repackaged to Prime Running Horse Feeds. Running Horse Cut n’ Slide was a nutritional supplement containing vegetable fat, soluble fibers, vitamins, and minerals. It was targeted at performance horses with higher caloric needs.
D-Carb Balance (Pellets) (MVP)
MetabolismMetabolism
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
D-Carb Balance is a pelleted supplement provides high magnesium and chromium levels that intend to help support blood sugar levels. It is intended for diets consisting of Timothy or Bermuda grass-type hay, no grain, or small amounts of low-carb feedstuffs.
DAC Colt Grower (DAC)
Amino AcidAmino Acid
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
YeastYeast
Colt Grower by DAC provides vitamins and minerals for young horses. A proper vitamin and mineral balance is essential for development, as well as hoof and coat quality.
Daily 35% (Equis Feed)
Gut HealthGut Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
ProteinProtein
VitaminsVitamins
Daily 35% by Equis Feeds is a pelleted ration balancer containing 35% protein that can be fed alone or in combination with other feeds. This highly fortified concentrate has an average feeding rate of 1-1.5 lbs per day.
Daily Combo (Empire Research)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
DigestionDigestion
IngredientIngredient
YeastYeast
Daily Combo from Empire Research is an equine digestion supplement. Daily Combo is formulated with vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics and yeast. This supplement is intended to support horses' gut function.
Daily Essentials Pellets (Formula 707)
GrowthGrowth
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Daily Essentials Pellets by Formula 707 is an pelleted equine vitamin and mineral supplement intended to support overall health in all classes of horses.
Daily Red Fortified (Redmond)
HealthHealth
HydrationHydration
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Daily Red Fortified by Redmond is a vitamin and mineral supplement including vitamin E, zinc and copper. It is intended to support hydration and overall health in horses
Daily Start Probiotic (Doctor’s Choice Supplements)
Feed EfficiencyFeed Efficiency
Gut HealthGut Health
PrebioticPrebiotic
ProbioticProbiotic
Daily Start Probiotic by Doctor's Choice Supplements is a pre/probiotic supplement intended to support gut health. It is designed for broodmares and horses that have difficulty keeping weight.
DailyWerks HD (HorseTech)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
DailyWerks HD by HorseTech is a powdered ration balancer intended to support hoof and joint health in horses in heavy work.
DailyWerks LD (HorseTech)
HealthHealth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
DailyWerks LD by HorseTech is a daily ration balancer intended to provide hoof and joint support.
Dark Horse Nu-Image (Select The Best)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
Omega 3-6-9Omega 3-6-9
VitaminsVitamins
Dark Horse Nu-Image by Select The Best is a supplement for black, bay and brown horses which contains omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, amino acids, and essential B-vitamins, including biotin and pyridoxine.
Decade Challenger – Super Bites (Poulin Grain)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
MareMare
PerformancePerformance
Decade Challenger - Super Bites by Poulin Grain is a large-format pelleted feed intended for performance horses and broodmares. It provides 14% protein, 8% fat, and 10% fiber.
Decade Challenger (Poulin Grain)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
GrainsGrains
MareMare
PerformancePerformance
Decade Challenger by Poulin Grain is a pelleted feed for performance horses and broodmares. It provides 14% protein, 8% fat and 10% fiber.
Decade Complete Diet (Poulin Grain)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
NutrientsNutrients
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Decade Complete Diet by Poulin Grain is a high-fiber complete pelleted feed intended for horses in light work. It provides 13% protein, 3% fat, and 17.5% fiber.
Decade Endurance Sport (Poulin Grain)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
GrainsGrains
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Decade Endurance Sport by Poulin Grain is a pelleted feed intended for horses in light-moderate work. It provides 12% protein, 8% fat, and 10% fiber.
Decade Race Formula (Poulin Grain)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
PerformancePerformance
VitaminsVitamins
Decade Race Formula by Poulin Grain is a high-calorie, high-protein textured feed intended for race horses. It provides 13% protein, 7% fat, and 9.5% fiber.
Decade Sprint Extreme (Poulin Grain)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Decade Sprint Extreme by Poulin Grain is a textured feed for performance horses and broodmares. It provides 13% protein, 8% fat and 10% fiber.
Decade Stable Sweet Tradition (Poulin Grain)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
Decade Stable Sweet Tradition by Poulin Grain is a textured feed intended for mature active horses. It provides 13% protein, 6% fat, and 15% fiber.
Developer Ration (Hoffman’s Horse Products)
BroodmareBroodmare
FoalFoal
Grain FreeGrain Free
GrowthGrowth
Hoffman's Developer Ration is a pelleted feed for weanlings, growing horses up to two years of age, and pregnant broodmares. This feed contains 17% protein, 5.5% fat, 17.5% NSC, and provides a mix of organic and inorganic trace minerals.
Diamond Balancer (Triple Crown)
Easy KeeperEasy Keeper
Grain FreeGrain Free
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
NutrientsNutrients
Diamond Balancer by Triple Crown is a grain-free pelleted balancer formulated for adult horses with metabolic concerns. It provides 14% protein, 3% fat, and 15% fiber (as fed).
Diamond Perform (Triple Crown)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
FatFat
Gut HealthGut Health
PerformancePerformance
Diamond Perform from Triple Crown is a pelleted feed that is high in fat and fiber. It is intended for performance horses and is meant to assist with gut health and immunity.
Diamond Senior (Triple Crown)
FatFat
FiberFiber
NutrientsNutrients
SeniorSenior
Diamond Senior by Triple Crown is a high-fat, high-fiber feed specifically formulated for senior horses. It includes beet pulp as a fermentable fiber source to support optimal calorie intake.
Diamond Smart Chopped Forage (Triple Crown)
ForageForage
HealthHealth
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Diamond Smart Chopped Forage by Triple Crown is an orchard and alfalfa hay blend intended to provide a complete diet for performance and mature horses. It's chopped forage format is designed to support easier chewing and swallowing.
Diamond Smart Cube (Triple Crown)
DentalDental
ForageForage
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Diamond Smart Cubes by Triple Crown is a cube containing beet pulp, timothy hay and orchard hay. It is intended for performance and mature horses.
Diamond Smart Pellet (Triple Crown)
ForageForage
HealthHealth
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Diamond Smart Pellet by Triple Crown is a Teff hay pellet fortified with vitamins and minerals. It is intended for performance and mature horses.
Digestive Balance (Purina)
DigestionDigestion
HealthHealth
HindgutHindgut
ImmunityImmunity
Digestive Balance from Purina is a pelleted gut health supplement. Digestive Balance is intended to support the gut microbiome & normal gastric pH levels.

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