Mineral

Copper

Cu · Copper chelate

Mechanism

Kupfer ist Cofaktor von Enzymen der Kollagen- und Elastin-Quervernetzung sowie der Melaninbildung. Bei Jungpferden wird die Kupferversorgung im Zusammenhang mit der Skelettentwicklung (OCD) diskutiert. Kupfer und Zink konkurrieren um die Resorption — das Verhältnis ist entscheidend.

Cautions

· Überschuss durch Zink/Eisen-Antagonismus möglich
· Schaf-Vergleich irreführend — Pferd toleriert höhere Cu-Spiegel

Sources

GfE 2014GfE — Spurenelemente Pferd

JEVSCopper and skeletal development in foals

PMID:2269267Knight et al. 1990 (EVJ) — Kupfer und Knorpel-Läsionen bei Fohlen

Equiterna Score

81/100

high overall

Science7.7/10

Practical experience9/10

Safety7.8/10

Overall score scale

high overall75–100solid55–74limited0–54

How the Equiterna Score is built

The Equiterna Score combines three dimensions into a value of 0-100: science (40%), practical experience (30%) and safety (30%). It is transparently derived from evidence level, attributed sources (PubMed/journals), legal classification and cautions. The FEI doping status is shown separately as a competition-law note and does not enter the score. Commissions and vendor relationships have no influence on the score. In addition, the editorial safety rating caps the result: it limits the safety dimension and the overall tier (orange: at most solid). For entries rated red, no score is calculated at all. The rating never raises anything — a green rating does not lift a calculated value.

An editorial assessment of the evidence and safety situation — not a healing claim and not an individual recommendation. It does not replace veterinary advice.

Dosageapprox. 0.2–0.25 mg/kg BW/day; Zn:Cu ~3–4:1 (GfE)

AMG statusComplementary feed

FEI statusNot listed

SafetyVery safe

Evidencemoderate

Knowledge connections

Related conditions

Mineral Imbalances →trace element for pigment/connective tissue metabolism (mind the ratio to zinc)

Tendon & Ligament Injury (Tendinitis / Desmitis) →trace-element cofactor (lysyl oxidase) in collagen/connective-tissue metabolism

Journal articles on this compound

Mauke verstehen — warum das Fesselekzem viele Ursachen hat →Warum fast jede Heuration ein Mineralfutter braucht →Fohlenwachstum und Mineralstoffe — gleichmäßig schlägt schnell →

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Frequently asked questions

Is Copper a feed or a veterinary medicine for horses?

Equiterna classes Copper as “Complementary feed”. Legal framework: Regulation (EU) 2019/6 / TAMG (DE/AT), Feed Regulation (EC) 767/2009.

Is Copper allowed at FEI competitions?

In the profile, Copper is listed with the FEI status “Not listed”. The current FEI list is authoritative, so please check its latest version.

Which dosage do the sources give for Copper?

Stated in the profile: approx. 0.2–0.25 mg/kg BW/day; Zn:Cu ~3–4:1 (GfE). This is information from the literature, not an instruction for an individual horse.

Which sources are there for Copper?

The profile cites: GfE 2014, JEVS, and PMID:2269267.

Usage note

This content is for information and education. It does not replace veterinary diagnosis or treatment. If your horse shows signs of illness, consult a veterinarian.

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