j&lfarms
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I have read that a red tinged coat on black cattle is a symptom of a copper deficiency. I have 4 heifers and one has a pretty large percentage of hair that is a redish tinge. The other three have minimal to no red tinge to them. I have out lose trace minerals and a mineral/salt block that they have unlimited access to. Do you all think it's a copper deficiency or do you think it is where they are shedding their winter coats. This particular heifer has always had a slight red tinge but since she has began to lose her winter coat it has become more prevalent. Btw these heifers are 3/4 to full angus. If any other breed is in thier bloodlines it would have to be charolais.