Our 3:1 Zinc Copper supplement provides two essential trace minerals in an ideal balance to help maintain healthy skin, coat, and hooves in horses. Supplying these minerals in a three to one ratio supports optimal absorption in the gut. Horses with high iron intake, weak hoof structure, or metabolic problems might benefit from additional zinc and copper in the diet.
3:1 Zinc Copper
Mad Barn’s 3:1 Zinc Copper supplement provides the essential minerals Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) in the correct three to one ratio to balance most equine diets. One scoop supplies the recommended 300 mg of zinc and 100 mg copper for a 500 kg horse.
Our 3:1 Zinc Copper powder is composed of Bioplex® Zinc and Copper. Bioplex® trace minerals are organic minerals in the form of proteinates meaning they are bound to amino acids. This makes them more readily absorbed and metabolized in the body compared to inorganic minerals.
Bioplex® Zinc proteinate and Copper proteinate are chelated minerals that have higher bioavailability compared to inorganic minerals, improved safety and improved utilization by the body.
Copper and zinc are required for the horse to make keratin, a protein that is found in hair and hooves. Horses with low levels of copper and zinc might have a coat that is frizzy, dull, or discolored. Zinc and copper supplied in a 3:1 ratio supports a shiny, healthy coat and healthy skin.
Optimal intake of these minerals helps support strong hooves and helps to prevent hoof wall cracks, thrush and/or white line issues. Copper and zinc proteinates have been shown to support a strong hoof structure and lower the incidence of hoof wall separation. [1][2]
Copper and zinc work together as co-factors for the antioxidant enzyme copper/zinc superoxide dismutase which is found in all cells of the body. Older horses and heavily exercised horses have a high need for antioxidant support from the diet and might benefit for copper and zinc supplementation.
Horses that are low in these essential minerals might be more prone to infections like mud fever or rain scald because of inadequate antioxidant status.
Horses with high levels of iron in the diet are likely to require supplemental zinc and copper to keep these three minerals in proper balance. Excess iron intake interferes with absorption of copper and zinc from feed sources. A ratio of 4:3:1 of iron to zinc to copper is ideal in the equine feeding program to enable optimal absorption and utilization of these minerals.
Excess iron intake can contribute to Cushing’s/PPID, insulin resistance, equine metabolic syndrome, laminitis, and liver damage. Adding copper and zinc to the diet may help counteract the negative effects of high iron and support metabolic health and liver function.
Mad Barn’s AminoTrace+ is a complete vitamin and mineral premix that has high levels of zinc and copper. A typical serving size provides 760mg zinc and 300mg copper. It was developed specifically for horses with metabolic concerns, laminitis, and/or high iron intake. Horses that are already on our AminoTrace+ do not typically need additional zinc and copper in their diet.
You should always consult a qualified nutritionist before altering your feed program. Submit your horse’s diet for analysis online and one of our equine nutritionists will be happy to provide a complementary review.
References
- Higami, Atsuko Occurence of white line disease in performance horses fed on low-zinc and low-copper diets. J Equine Sci. 1999.
- Ott, EA and Johnson, EL Effect of trace mineral proteinates on growth and skeletal and hoof development in yearling horses.. J Equine Vet Sci. 2001.
Consult with nutritionist or veterinarian prior to use.
Top dress once daily on feed or ration.
Body Weight | Scoops | Dose |
<200 kg | ½ scoops | 3 g |
200 – 500 kg | 1 scoop | 6 g |
500 kg | 1 ½ scoops | 9 g |
1 scoop = 9 cc = 6 grams |
A scale should be used with all individual ingredients to ensure accurate dosing.
For equine use only. Not for use in horses intended for food.
Keep out of reach of children.
This VHP may not be incorporated into a mixed feed.
Active Ingredients: Per gram serving |
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Ingredient | Per 6 G | |
Zinc | 300 | mg |
Copper | 100 | mg |
Excipient Ingredients: Dried Distillers Grain, Dried Yeast.
Recommended Use: Helps maintain healthy skin, coat and hooves.
Packaged by: Mad Barn Inc., Petersburg, ON, N0B 2H0, Canada.
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Customer Questions About This Product
- Can this supplement be given to yearlings ?
- Q Can this supplement be given to yearlings ?Asked by September 8, 2023 7:34 pmonAnswered by the admin Thank you for your question! Providing growing horses with optimal vitamin and mineral nutrition is imperative to provide the building blocks for healthy skeletal, muscular and cognitive development. Our 3:1 Zinc Copper contains organic trace minerals that are safe to feed to a yearling and will help fulfill the needs of a growing horse. If you are interested in seeing how 3:1 fits in to your horse's specific diet, feel free to send in a submission form and our team of nutritionist will ensure requirements are being met appropriately. I live in an area with naturally high iron in the water and soil. I already use Amino Trace+ but am curious about this product. Would it be redundant or beneficial to add the extra zinc/copper?
- Q I live in an area with naturally high iron in the water and soil. I already use Amino Trace+ but ...... Read moreAsked by March 18, 2023 11:52 pmonAnswered by the admin Since AminoTrace+ already contains high levels of zinc and copper to balance high iron intake, it is not necessary to add 3:1 Zinc Copper to the diet. For a better understanding of your horse’s iron intake, it would be beneficial to get a hay and water analysis done for iron concentrations. If you do, we’d be happy to review the results and help balance your horse’s diet accordingly! You can submit the necessary information for a diet evaluation here: https://madbarn.ca/analyze-diet/ Is the 3:1 pelleted?
- Q Is the 3:1 pelleted?Asked by December 17, 2022 8:32 amonAnswered by the admin The 3:1 Zinc Copper is not pelleted and comes in a granular/powdered format. Can you explain the reason for the distillers grain in this supplement?
- Q Can you explain the reason for the distillers grain in this supplement?Asked by May 12, 2022 12:55 pmonAnswered by the admin It is used to improve mixing and palatability and reduce dust. Can this be fed to goats that are zinc deficient?
- Q Can this be fed to goats that are zinc deficient?Asked by June 28, 2021 7:54 pmonAnswered by the admin Hi Miranda, Yes, this product can be fed to goats. We have a number of goat farmers who use it. We recommend consulting with a nutritionist or your veterinarian to determine appropriate feeding rates for your goats. Hey! Can you feed this/would it be beneficial for a horse currently on your Omneity premix that has very weak hooves?
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- Q Hey! Can you feed this/would it be beneficial for a horse currently on your Omneity premix that h...... Read moreAsked by April 2, 2021 6:55 pmonAnswered by the admin Hi! Before feeding additional copper and zinc to your horse on top of Omneity, we recommend submitting your horse's diet for analysis at https://madbarn.ca/analyze-diet/ and our equine nutritionists can review to make sure your feeding program is providing balanced mineral and vitamin nutrition. There may be other options that can better support your horse's hoof health.