Ask The Expert

 New Topic  |  Go to Top  |  Go to Topic  |  Search   Newer Topic  |  Older Topic 
Copper toxicity
Author: Mary 
Date:   12-21-15 16:11

Our ewes have been died from copper toxicity these last few months. We have walked the property and the only thing we can find different is we did not pick up the walnuts. We have two groups of ewes, they both ate the same feed and water. We have had ewes in this area for years. I am going to have a mineral block check that might have Ben taking from wrong pile. I had our vet come and walk the place and she could not see any thing either.

Reply To This Message
 
Re: Copper toxicity
Author: Sara 
Date:   12-21-15 16:26

I suggest sending your feed to have checked. How do you know it is copper toxicity? Did you vet test them?

Reply To This Message
 
Re: Copper toxicity
Author: Mary 
Date:   12-21-15 17:30

Had test sent off on ewe taking to university. The hundred fifty ewes are eating the same feed and we have not lost any of them to copper toxicity.

Reply To This Message
 
Re: Copper toxicity
Author: Mindi 
Date:   12-30-15 23:47

We lost our Blackie to copper poisoning and we found out it was the mineral tub. We had it tested and it was EXTREMELY high in parts per million. I'm still not over losing her. Gave us triplets this year, great mom, took on an orphan and full of personality. wrote:

>

Reply To This Message
 Forum List  |  Threaded View   Newer Topic  |  Older Topic 


Reply To This Message
 Your Name:
 Your E-mail:
 Subject:
Image Verification: