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Veticop 20 mg/ml Suspension for Injection

Active ingredient: Copper

Form

Injection

Species

Sheep

Manufacturer

Ballinskelligs Veterinary Products

VMD MA No.

12828/4001

What it's used for

For the prevention and treatment of copper deficiency (hypocuprosis) in sheep and for the prevention of swayback in lambs by administering a single injecti...

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Clinical information

Veticop 20 mg/ml Suspension for Injection — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.

For the prevention and treatment of copper deficiency (hypocuprosis)
in sheep and for the prevention of swayback in lambs by administering
a single injection to the ewe 2.5 months pre-lambing.

The need for therapy should be assessed on serum and liver analysis
before treatment. Inject into a clean site subcutaneously in the brisket.
The following dosage schedule is given as an average guide: Ewes
2ml, 2.5 months prior to lambing. Shake the vial vigorously to
resuspend the solid prior to use,
In keeping with safe practice the animal should be restrained in order
to avoid injury to animals or human beings. Use aseptic technique.

Do not administer intravenously of intramuscularly.
Do not overdose as there is no specific antidote.
Do not administer other forms of copper treatment or supplementation
concurrently.

Revised: February 2016
AN: 01242/2015

Some local reactions occur occasionally. These usually subside in
time.

The copper status on farms may change from year to year: it is
therefore recommended that random samples of serum are periodically
checked to see if the deficiency still exists, as sheep are sensitive to
copper toxicity.

Special precautions for use in animals
Shake the vial vigorously prior to use.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the
product to animals
None

interaction
Do not administer with other forms of copper treatment or
supplementation.

Do not store above 25
o
C. Protect from light. Avoid extremes of
temperature.Following withdrawal of the required dose use the product
within 28 days. Discard any unused material.

Ewes meat – 28 days
5.0

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.