{"product_id":"kopparsulfat-i-plastburk-traimpregnering-och-mot-stralrota-pa-hastar","title":"Copper sulfate in plastic jar - 1kg Wood preservative and for thrush in horses.","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor impregnation and staining of wood, etc., same as Copper Vitriol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36;\"\u003eUsed for a long time as a cheap and effective way to get rid of thrush in horses, or as a dye for staining, for example, wood, silk, wool, and cotton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; color: #212b36;\"\u003eNOTE! Be aware that the agent is harmful if swallowed and can cause irritation to the skin and eyes, so ensure that the packaging is always well closed when not in use and that it is stored out of the reach of children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; color: #212b36;\"\u003eThe product is sensitive to moisture and may clump together; this does not affect the quality of the product. It will still dissolve in water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThrush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing copper sulfate for thrush is a classic method, but it is important to handle it with caution. Copper sulfate is \u003cb\u003ecorrosive and toxic\u003c\/b\u003e, so you must protect yourself, the environment, and the horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a guide on how to mix and use it safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety precautions (Important!)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtective equipment:\u003c\/b\u003e Always use \u003cb\u003egloves\u003c\/b\u003e (preferably disposable nitrile gloves) and \u003cb\u003eeye protection\u003c\/b\u003e. Copper sulfate strongly irritates the skin and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/b\u003e Never pour excess solution directly into the ground or drain, as copper is highly toxic to aquatic organisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandling:\u003c\/b\u003e Avoid inhaling the dust when weighing the granules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMixing instructions (Concentration)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no \"standard\" that all veterinarians agree on, but a common and effective mixture for fighting bacteria\/fungus in the frog is a \u003cb\u003e5–10% solution\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecipe for approx. 1 liter of liquid (approx. 5% strength):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Take 1 liter of lukewarm water (it dissolves faster than in cold water).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCopper sulfate:\u003c\/b\u003e Mix in \u003cb\u003e50 grams\u003c\/b\u003e of copper sulfate granules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMixing:\u003c\/b\u003e Stir with a plastic or wooden tool until all granules have completely dissolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIf the thrush is very deep or difficult to treat, some may prefer a stronger solution (10%), which corresponds to 100 grams per 1 liter of water.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to apply it:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/b\u003e This is the most important step! Use a hoof pick and a brush to remove all dirt, mud, and manure from the hoof crevices. The solution will not work if it does not reach the infected tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDry:\u003c\/b\u003e Try to get the hoof as dry as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSyringe:\u003c\/b\u003e The easiest way is to use a clean plastic syringe (without a needle) to inject the solution deep into the hoof crevices or into cavities at the hoof wall (White Line Disease).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCotton:\u003c\/b\u003e If the thrush is deep, you can soak a piece of cotton (gauze) in the solution and gently press it into the crevice with a hoof pick or a blunt tool. Let it sit for a few hours (but ensure it is not pressed too tightly).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRepetition:\u003c\/b\u003e Treat daily or every other day, depending on the severity of the thrush, until you see a clear improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant advice:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCopper sulfate dries out:\u003c\/b\u003e It is effective because it kills bacteria and \"hardens\" the soft tissue, but do not overuse it so that the hoof tissue becomes brittle and cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy does the horse get thrush?\u003c\/b\u003e Copper sulfate is only a symptom treatment. To get rid of the thrush permanently, you must look over the horse's environment (dry ground), hoof care (regular trimming), and possibly nutritional supplements (biotin\/zinc\/copper) if the frog is chronically poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf it does not help:\u003c\/b\u003e If you do not see improvement after a week of treatment, or if it bleeds\/oozes a lot, you should contact a farrier or veterinarian. There may be deeper infections that require professional debridement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA small tip:\u003c\/b\u003e If you want a more workable consistency (that does not run off as easily), some mix the copper sulfate solution into a simple \u003cb\u003ezinc ointment\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003etar\u003c\/b\u003e, but be careful about \"trapping\" bacteria if the hoof is not absolutely clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHave you talked to your farrier about whether copper sulfate is the best method for your specific horse?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eData sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety data sheet:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.swedhandling.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Kopparsulfat.pdf\"\u003eDownload PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ekopplingarkopplingar ,soft-touch®-super-nitrile-15-handskar-for-livsmedels-och-kemikaliehantering,3m™-andni-kydd-f-handslip-arbete-m-elverkt-ffp2,3m™-securefit™-skyddsglas-reptaliga-och-imfria,gjoco-imprex-tratjara,\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Kemi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49272102781275,"sku":"KO0102024","price":369.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/8688\/9916\/files\/Kopparsulfat.png?v=1729338998","url":"https:\/\/hemmavid.se\/en\/products\/kopparsulfat-i-plastburk-traimpregnering-och-mot-stralrota-pa-hastar","provider":"Hemmavid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}