Can Copper sulfate be used in animals?

Answer 1

Pat Coleby, in her book, Natural Goat Care, states that, "Worms, foot rot, cow pox, scabby mouth, orf, steely wool, ring worm, foot scald, proud flesh (which often occurs in bad cases of foot rot as well), Johne's disease, brucellosis (when deficiencies of iodine, manganese and cobalt are also present), poor fleece quality, animals that chew fences and bark, dark animals which are off-color, animals that are anemic or who are wormy are all suffering from lack of copper." She also states, "Copper sulphate only should be fed to stock, never copper carbonate. Copper carbonate is twice as strong as copper sulfate in the body and is not easily lost like a sulfate; therefore an overdose could easily be fatal."

Answer 2

Yes, copper sulfate can be used in animals as a nutritional supplement to prevent copper deficiency. However, it is important to use it in controlled doses as excess copper can be toxic to animals. Consulting a veterinarian is recommended before using copper sulfate with animals.