Author:
Robert J. Van Saun
College of Agricultural Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Publication:
unknown

Publication:
PennState Extension

Excerpt:
Copper (Cu) nutrition is a double-edged sword being associated with both deficiency and toxicity disease concerns. Although all microminerals are of importance, Cu is receiving more attention as a result of the potential toxicity concerns with llamas and alpacas. There is evidence of increasing Cu content in forages and feeding with other copper-containing supplements (pellets and mineral) may predispose animals to a greater risk for toxicity problems.

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