IMPROVEMENTS IN AND RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF COPPERTO AN ANIMAL

摘要

The present invention is directed to the administration of copper to an anim al using a composition containing copper dextran. A method is described for increasing the copper levels in an animal by the administration of a composition containing copper dextran. A preferred method of administration is intra muscularly. The use of this composition has been found to both address copper deficiencies in an animal, particularly deer.