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Scott Radcliffe
Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686

Feedstuffs Discovery- Copper Sulfate

Feedstuffs Discovery- Copper Sulfate

Feedstuffs Discovery- Copper Sulfate


Copper Sulfate

Copper Sulfate

  • Also referred to as bluestone.
  • Source of copper for mineral supplements added to livestock, horse, and poultry feeds.
  • Also included at high levels (250 ppm) in swine diets where it acts as a growth promotant.

Average Nutrient Content

  • Copper = 25.4%
  • Sulfur = 12.8%

 

Physical Description - light blue color, a tiny crystal shape, and a granular to grainy texture.

Contact Information

Scott Radcliffe
Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686