Date published: 2025-9-6

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Copper Bolus for Beef & Dairy Cattle – UltraCruz®

by Santa Cruz Animal Health
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Copper supplement for beef and dairy cattle to promote a healthy coat and helps support the immune system
    • Signs for copper deficiency may include poor coat, lowered body condition, and infertility
    • Slow-release source of dietary copper
    • Promotes healthy growth rates, and helps support sound reproduction
    • Ideal for beef and dairy cattle or calves
    • Provided as an easy to administer bolus
    • Developed and manufactured in the USA with globally-sourced ingredients by Santa Cruz Animal Health
    • Highly recommended by others, see testimonials in tab below
    • Same day shipping on orders received before 3:30 PM Central Time Monday-Friday.
    • DISCOUNT: Bulk orders of UltraCruz® Animal Health products totaling $500 or more receive a 5% discount.
Catalog #DescriptionPriceQtyAutoshipCARTFAVORITES
sc-363565
25 x 12.5 g, for calves
$44.95Autoship: $42.70
sc-363963
100 x 12.5 g, for calves
$159.95Autoship: $151.95
sc-363566
25 x 25 g, for adult cattle
$64.95Autoship: $61.70
sc-363820
100 x 25 g, for adult cattle
$254.95Autoship: $242.20
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UltraCruz® Cattle Copper Bolus for Beef and Dairy Cattle

  • Oral bolus for beef and dairy cattle
  • Provides slow-release Copper
  • Promotes optimal health, including healthy hair growth and immune system function
  • Boluses available in both Adult and Calf sizes

UltraCruz® Cattle Copper Bolus for Beef and Dairy Cattle provides a beneficial source of Copper designed for both beef and dairy cattle in an easy-to-use slow release bolus. Copper is an essential trace mineral to help maintain a healthy coat, support the immune system, and aid in the prevention of Copper deficiency. These convenient, long-lasting boluses contain Copper Oxide particles to act as a slow-release source of Copper. When the bolus reaches the stomach, the gelatin capsule quickly dissolves to release the Copper particles. The copper then imbed in the rumen and slowly dissolve to gradually release copper.

Copper Bolus for Beef & Dairy Cattle - 3 black cattle in a dry field

UltraCruz® Cattle Copper Bolus for Beef and Dairy Cattle adults is recommended for cattle weighing over 500 lbs. This product is intended for use in cattle only.

We also offer a variety of balling guns suitable for administering UltraCruz® Cattle Copper Bolus for calves, including:

Please note that balling guns are sold separately. If you would like assistance selecting a balling gun, contact a Santa Cruz Animal Health Representative at 1-800-457-3801, option 3.


References:

  1. Copper and Selenium Metabolism and Supplemental Strategies for Grazing Beef Cattle  |  Terry Engle and Karen Sellins. Department of Animal Sciences Colorado State University. 119-129.
  2. BEEF COW NUTRITION  |  Stephen Boyles. OSU Extension Beef Specialist.
  3. A review of copper status of cattle in Canada and recommendations for supplementation.  |  Smart, ME., et al. 1992. Can Vet J. 33: 163-70. PMID: 17423962
  4. Long-term effects of consumption of low-copper diets with or without supplemental molybdenum on copper status, performance, and carcass characteristics of cattle.  |  Ward, JD. and Spears, JW. 1997. J Anim Sci. 75: 3057-65. PMID: 9374323
  5. CLINICAL TRIALS WITH COPPER SUPPLEMENTATION OF CATTLE  |  Clell V. Bagley, Norris J. Stenquist, Dennis R. Worwood. 1997. Utah State University Extension.
  6. Copper deficiency and immune response in ruminants  |  L.MinatelJ.C.Carfagnini. 2000. Nutrition Research. vol 20, Issue 10: 1519-1529.
  7. Mineral Supplements for Beef Cattle  |  Lawton Stewart. 2007. University of Georgia Extension.
  8. Copper responsive infertility in British cattle: the use of a blood caeruloplasmin to copper ratio in determining a requirement for copper supplementation  |  N. R. Kendall, D. V. Illingworth and S. B. Telfer. 2018. BSAP Occasional Publication. Vol 26, Issue 2: 429-432.
  9. Importance of dietary copper supplementation in ruminant production: A review Authors  |  A. A. Saka O. S. Sowande A. O. Yusuf F. O. Ogunleke. 2022. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production. Vol 49, No 2.

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Are these in granule form in a jel cap or a solid copper form 

Asked by: Mary
Our copper is Copper Oxide Particles and our Capsules are from a Porcine Source.
Answered by: SCAH
Date published: 2024-08-23

If we give one bolus to adult cows, is it safe to supplement a Hi-Magnesium supplement that contains 1200ppm of copper? Or will this be too much in addition to the bolus?

Asked by: Les27
We would suggest consulting a veterinarian if those two supplement are okay to give together. We will do not have any testing with a Hi-Magnesium supplement. Thank you, SCAH Team
Answered by: Mandy
Date published: 2024-05-15

How old do the calves need to be for the copper bolus o0r is it by weight?

Asked by: Donna
The instructions for this product is as follows: Calves from 150 to 500 lbs bodyweight AND over 3 months of age: 1 (12.5 g) capsule. For animals over 500 lbs: 1 (25 g) capsule. For adult cattle in situations of very low copper status: 2 boluses. Thank you, SCAH Team
Answered by: Mandy
Date published: 2024-04-11

At what age would we administer to calves?  Can we do it at birth or should we wait until branding?

Asked by: Jdowns
Hello, Please see our recommendation below. Calves from 150 to 500 lbs bodyweight and over 3 months of age: 1 (12.5 g) capsule Thank you, SCAHealth
Answered by: SCAH Representative
Date published: 2022-03-24

Is this product a bioavailable form of copper? 

Asked by: Jackie
Thank you for inquiring with Santa Cruz Animal Health. This product is a slow-release source of dietary copper oxide.
Answered by: SCAH Rep
Date published: 2024-06-27

how offten do i administer this suppliment to adult medium sized cows, Daily, weekly, only once ??? i cant fin the instructions for this answer

Asked by: johnnyD94561
Hello! This product is a slow release copper, and you only need to administer one adult bolus once a year
Answered by: SCAH Rep
Date published: 2020-11-17

What is the shelf life for these? I only have a few head and I'm hoping I can use the left over for the next year.

Asked by: Karrisa
Hello! The shelf-life of this product is a year. Though the copper will still be good, the bolus casing may start to deteriorate.
Answered by: SCAH Rep
Date published: 2019-12-28

How much should a yak be given? I have 5 take weighing anywhere from 400 lbs to the bull weighing @1100 lbs. Can I put the capsules just in their feed?

Asked by: Betsy
Hello! The calf bolus for bovines under 500 lbs or 6 months of age. Anything over that weight will get the adult bolus. We recommend you administer the bolus with a balling gun. For the calf bolus, we recommend the Medium Plastic balling gun, and for the adults we recommend the large plastic balling gun. They are not designed to be added into feed because the risk of being chewed by the animal.
Answered by: SCAHRep
Date published: 2020-09-28
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome product!!!We routinely use this product on our cattle and love how easy it is to administer the correct amount of copper for their weight every time. We also love the convenient carry bucket that they come in. Makes storing super fast and really easy. Our cattle have never looked better!!!
Date published: 2019-10-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from We have a herd of purebred GelbviehWe have a herd of purebred Gelbvieh cattle. We raise Champion Breeding Bulls. We like the UltraCruz Cattle Copper Boluses for the adults and calves. The product provides a slow-release source of copper! Very important for a successful regulation of copper! Great product!
Date published: 2015-02-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great productWe use this product on over 1,000 calves annually with great success. In the future I hope that the capsules can be bright colored so they are easy to spot in a dirt corral if one is dropped or if a calf spit it up. Great product.
Date published: 2020-05-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great poduct!Several years ago we had eight 7 month olds that broke legs and hips! Turns out it was because of low copper and selenium. Ever since we put them on UltraCruz cattle copper Bolus. We have not had any problems! Thanks you Santa Cruz!
Date published: 2020-04-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy Administration of CopperWhen you want to have the best health program for your cattle choose Santa Cruz products. We have consistently used the Santa Cruz copper bolus program on calves at branding and cows at preg checking.
Date published: 2022-04-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works great!We started using these copper boluses last year. Our area is very low in copper and fertility rates for our herd we’re also low. We averaged 20 calves for 35 cows. Since we started using these our numbers increased to 35 calves for 36 cows this past year.
Date published: 2024-09-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Copper BolusWe purchased and administered the Copper Bolus to our beef cows. We observed fantastic recovery to our cows, increased our calf numbers and saw an overall improvement in our herd health. Great product.
Date published: 2024-12-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Copper Bolus are Amazing!!!!I have been getting copper bolus from hear and did a study by giving them to half of my calf crop. Each year the calves that got the bolus averaged 50 lbs more than the ones that didn't get one.
Date published: 2022-05-11
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Copper Bolus for Beef and Dairy Cattle – UltraCruz is rated 5.0 out of 5 by 35.
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