My cows are all black and are getting a pretty strong reddish - copper color on thier back toward the tops of thier shoulders. Apparently that is a sign of copper deficiancy. I"m aware that thier are a couple of reasons why that could be happening, (too much molybdum or zinc). But I'm not really sure what is the best way to correct it.
Right now they have free choice mineral that includes copper (not sure how much right now).
What are the best ways to introduce more copper into their diet (if thats what I should be doing).
I've heard that I can put some copper sulfate into thier water supply. That seems cheap and easy.
How much?
Should I just change thier mineral to something with more copper, or maybe to something more palitable so they take in more of it?
Thanks for the advice.
Tim
Right now they have free choice mineral that includes copper (not sure how much right now).
What are the best ways to introduce more copper into their diet (if thats what I should be doing).
I've heard that I can put some copper sulfate into thier water supply. That seems cheap and easy.
How much?
Should I just change thier mineral to something with more copper, or maybe to something more palitable so they take in more of it?
Thanks for the advice.
Tim