{"product_id":"pro-copper","title":"PRO COPPER SYRUP - promoting red blood cells \u0026 muscle development","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--24697296879955__main\" class=\"shopify-section section-product-template\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-section-id=\"template--24697296879955__main\" data-section-type=\"product\" data-enable-history-state=\"false\" data-components=\"accordion,custom-select\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reading-width reading-width--no-mobile-padding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"large-row large-row-under\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePRO COPPER contains high levels of chelated copper with supporting chelated iron and manganese which is \u003cstrong\u003einvolved in energy production\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eiron metabolism\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003econnective tissue formation\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecentral nervous system function\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emelanin production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper deficiency is one of the most common deficiencies in equine diets.  Copper has a major influence on fertility in mares, elasticity of tissues and skin condition.  Mares, foals and growing horses need copper for correct bone development and structure, as bone collagen is one of the structures that relies on the presence of copper to develop correctly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePro Copper plays a major role in the elasticity of muscle and tissue.  It is designed by leading nutritionists as a complimentary chelated copper supplement for a copper deficient diet.   Copper is one of the most \u003cstrong\u003eimportant microminerals for horse health\u003c\/strong\u003e and development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIS YOUR HORSE GETTING ENOUGH?\u003c\/strong\u003e  If you only feed forage and a small to medium amount of concentrated feed then probably not!  One of the most obvious signs of copper deficiency is a change in coat colour due to loss of pigmentation.  The coat might appear discoloured with a reddish or yellow tinge.  Copper can also cause anamia and weakened blood vessels, bones or joints in adult sport and racehorses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding stock on pasture with high Molybdenum, Sulphur, Iron or Zinc levels are at a higher risk of copper deficiency as they can interfere with copper absorption. Many scientific studies have shown that Copper supplementation of mares was associated with a significant reduction in epiphysitis and DODS in their foals.  Lysyl oxidise is a copper utilising enzyme that is responsible for cross-linking of collagen and elastin in connecting tissues.  Without this cross-linking, the tissues' strenght and flexibility is reduced.  Therefore Copper is vital for the integrity of connective tissue as well as the formation of new bones which requires collagen matrix.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper and Zinc levels need to be carefully balanced with each other to ensure proper absorption of both minerals from the digestive tract.  A 3:1 ratio of zinc to copper is recommended for most horses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Copper is a boost for the general health of breeding stock and all horses.\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper is an important trace mineral for the health of the whole horse.  It is essential for proper functioning of enzymes involved in the synthesis and maintenance of elastic tissue, mobilisation of iron stores, preservation of the integrity of the mitochondria, proper skeletal growth and development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitamin E is a vital antioxidant and this combined with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitamin B12 aids correct muscle function and protects cell membranes in mares, foals and performance horses. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePro Copper helps in the \u003cstrong\u003ecreation of red blood cells which carry oxygen \u003c\/strong\u003ethroughout the body of the horse and to the muscles. It promotes a healthy coat and strong hoof growth.  \u003cstrong\u003eManufactured in our NOPS approved facility.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"large-row large-row-under\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte rte--expanded-images clearfix row tab-content tab-content--active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__accordion accordion quick-add-hidden active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"Details-c8e09bf1-8f82-4dd9-b554-ea9c91915a9b-template--20595423969619__main\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ProductAccordion-c8e09bf1-8f82-4dd9-b554-ea9c91915a9b-template--20595423969619__main\" class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreeding Stock - mares, foals and young growing horses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSales Prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRacehorses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformance Horses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBENEFITS\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports iron metabolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntioxidant protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports muscle development and growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes strong skeletal growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood energy levels for performance and racehorses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRESULTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies daily requirement for copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps increase red blood cell production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes strong skeletal growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes strong hoof growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps increase energy levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports correct muscle development\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KSB Equine","offers":[{"title":"5 L","offer_id":54485018476889,"sku":"PRO COPPER","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3091\/4393\/files\/ProCopper5litreFront_8be175f8-8d39-4329-a0e9-3951e1ae53d9.png?v=1745418988","url":"https:\/\/www.ksbequine.co.uk\/products\/pro-copper","provider":"KSB Equine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}