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Copper vs zinc sulphate

  • 11-02-2017 9:51pm
    #1
    DJ98
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,381 ✭✭✭


    Whats the difference and which is better to use in a footbath?


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  • #2
    sheepfarmer92
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 241 ✭✭sheepfarmer92


    Copper is better if just running sheep through the bath, but zinc lasts longer in the bath and works well if you stand them in it, even for half a minute makes a difference, doesnt corrode metal either


  • #3
    Cattlepen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 786 ✭✭✭Cattlepen


    I found that the copper made their hoof so tough that some of them wouldn't wear naturally and they grew a long misshapen toe because of it. I waould rate zinc a better job


  • #4
    The man in red and black
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 668 ✭✭✭The man in red and black


    Just to play devils advocate. Worth considering Provita's products to compare with CuSO4 and ZnSo4.

    http://www.provita.co.uk/hoofcare


  • #5
    Donegalforever
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 405 ✭✭Donegalforever


    I agree with "Cattlepen" I would use Zinc.


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