Benefits

  • Treats and prevents copper deficiency in cattle, sheep and deer.
  • Copper is vital for health and vitality.
  • Supports growth, reproduction and immunity.
  • Builds strong bones.
  • Essential for youngstock development to ensure entry to the herd in peak condition.
  • A healthy immune system supports immunity to parasites.
  • Fast Liver storage.
  • Acts as a long-term copper reserve.

Active Constituents

50 g/L Copper as calcium copper edetate.

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CopaJect® Fact Sheet

CopaJect® SDS

CopaJect contains calcium copper edetate, a source of copper essential for optimal growth, reproduction, and immune function in cattle, sheep, and deer. Copper deficiency, especially in young or rapidly growing animals, can lead to poor bone development, reduced fertility, and increased susceptibility to disease. Administering CopaJect by injection ensures rapid and sustained copper availability, supporting health and performance during critical periods such as weaning, mating, and seasonal transitions.

CopaJect is indicated for:

Treatment and prevention of copper deficiency in:

  • Cattle (over 4 months of age).
  • Sheep.
  • Deer.

Why use Copaject?

  • Rapid correction of copper deficiency.
  • Sustained copper supply via liver storage.
  • Supports health during critical periods such as weaning, mating, and seasonal transitions.

Copper has a role in:

  • Growth and bone development.
  • Reproductive performance and fertility.
  • Immune system function and disease resistance.
  • Nerve function and myelination.
  • Iron metabolism and red blood cell formation.
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Active Constituents & Pack Size


50 g/L Copper as calcium copper edetate.

 

Pack Sizes:

  • 200 mL pillow pack.
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Withholding Periods

  • MEAT: NIL.
  • MILK: NIL.
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Storage

Store below 30 °C. Once opened product must be used within 3 months after first administration. Store away from direct sunlight. Disinfect stopper with 70% alcohol prior to reinserting draw off tube. Re-use with sterile needles, injection gun and draw off tube.

Dose Rate:

SpeciesInjection Dose Rate
Cattle (over 4 months)2 mL (Dosage may be increased to 4 mL for adult cattle only when laboratory or clinical diagnosis has confirmed that copper deficiency is severe.)
Adult Sheep1 mL
Deer1 mL per 50 kg bodyweight

Directions for Use:

  • COPAJECT® is a ready-to-use blue suspension that requires a thorough shake before use to ensure a uniform suspension.
  • Injection may be repeated at a minimum of every 4 months. If animals are prone to severe copper deficiency, more frequent treatment may be required, but this must be confirmed and managed in consultation with a veterinarian.
  • Shake thoroughly before use to ensure a uniform suspension. CopaJect is ready to use through the provided equipment.
  • Use correct aseptic injection technique. Check dose accuracy regularly.
  • Administer ONLY by subcutaneous injection. Inject into the anterior half of the neck (closest to the head). Do not inject into the muscle.
  • Caution during use: When using product, take care to avoid a needle stick injury as self-injection of copper products may cause serious injury. Seek medical advice urgently if self-injected.

Contraindications:

  • Do not use in conjunction with any other form of copper supplementation.
  • Do not use at the same time as any other treatment such as drenching, vaccination or castration.
  • Do not use on animals suffering from poor health, particularly liver disease (e.g. facial eczema). 
  • Do not use in calves under 4 months of age.