Coprac Sheep/Calf 100's 4gm - PR4313

Coprac Sheep/Calf 100's 4gm

Coprac® is a high quality ruminal capsule designed for sheep and calves. This bolus provides a slow release supplementation of copper, and should be applied where animals' copper intake is low. Each capsule contains 4g copper oxide rods equivalent to 3.4 g copper.

Coprac provides its mineral release using copper oxide needles. After administration of Coprac, a proportion of the copper oxide rods lodges in the folds of the animal's™ stomach lining. This allows for a a sustained, slow-release source of copper to supplement your animal's diet. This slow, steady release ensures adequate copper status. At the same time, however, avoids the sharp rises in copper levels which can lead to copper toxicity. 

Active Substance
Copper

Target Species
Cattle and Sheep

Treats and Controls
Supplement diet

Withdrawal Period
None

Key features of Coprac

• Copper bolus
• Slow release supplementation
• Innovative bolus technology
• Provides a copper release for 6 months
• Does not lead to copper toxicity

Please note: You should know the copper status of your flock before administering. Do not give to animals with good copper status. The copper release lasts for a period of approximately 6 months. 

Cattle Boluses
These types of wormers are administered orally using product-specific equipment.
Closely follow the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure that the boluses are delivered over the back of the tongue, so they can be swallowed.
Avoid any excess force, as this can cause damage to the throat and do not depress the plunger until you are satisfied with the positioning of the bolus.
It is important that the animal stays as calm as possible and can swallow.
It is very difficult to successfully and safely complete administration if the neck is twisted and the animal is fighting you.

Sheep Bolus
The administration technique is a vital part of ensuring that the bolus does its job effectively.
Make sure that the sheep are properly restrained and cannot leap around when they are being given the bolus so that they are able to swallow correctly.
Sheep can also suffer serious injury, or even death, if they are unrestrained and the gun penetrates the tissues at the back of the mouth.
Place a hand under the head and tilt slightly to the side.
Slot the nozzle in the gap between molar and incisor teeth and then over the back of the tongue.
If the operative just puts the bolus into the mouth, it may be rejected by the sheep.