TRACE ELEMENTS
A trace element solution comprises at least the following metals: zinc; manganese; selenium; and copper, and which comprises a concentration of the metals of at least 90 mg/ml. The solution may comprise the following concentrations: at least 60 mg/ml zinc; at least 10 mg/ml manganese; at least 5 mg/ml selenium; and at least 15 mg/ml copper. The solution may comprise chromium, iodine and chromium.
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20 . A trace element aqueous injectable solution for veterinary use, comprising zinc, copper, and at least one other trace element, wherein the concentration of zinc ranges from 60 mg/mL up to a concentration that, in combination with said copper and said at least one other trace element, preserves the suitability for injection of the trace element aqueous injectable solution.
21 . A trace element aqueous injectable solution for veterinary use, comprising zinc, manganese, and at least one other trace element, wherein the concentration of zinc ranges from 60 mg/mL up to a concentration that, in combination with said manganese and said at least one other trace element, preserves the suitability for injection of the trace element aqueous injectable solution.
22 . The trace element aqueous injectable solution of claim 20 , wherein the total concentration of metals in the trace element aqueous injectable solution is at least 90 mg/mL.
23 . The trace element aqueous injectable solution of claim 21 , wherein the total concentration of metals in the trace element aqueous injectable solution is at least 90 mg/mL.
24 . The trace element aqueous injectable solution of claim 20 , wherein the ratio of zinc to copper is at least 2:1.
25 . The trace element aqueous injectable solution of claim 21 , wherein the ratio of zinc to manganese is at least 2:1.
26 . The trace element aqueous injectable solution of claim 24 , wherein the ratio of zinc to copper is at least 4:1.
27 . The trace element aqueous injectable solution of claim 25 , wherein the ratio of zinc to manganese is at least 4:1.
28 . The trace element aqueous injectable solution of claim 24 , wherein the at least one other trace element comprises manganese, and wherein the ratio of zinc to manganese is at least 2:1.
29 . The trace element aqueous injectable solution of claim 24 , wherein the at least one other trace element comprises manganese, and wherein the ratio of zinc to manganese is at least 4:1.
30 . The trace element aqueous injectable solution of claim 25 , wherein the at least one other trace element comprises copper, and wherein the ratio of zinc to copper is at least 2:1.
31 . The trace element aqueous injectable solution of claim 25 , wherein the at least one other trace element comprises copper, and wherein the ratio of zinc to copper is at least 4:1.
32 . The trace element aqueous injectable solution of claim 26 , wherein the at least one other trace element comprises manganese, and wherein the ratio of zinc to manganese is at least 4:1.
33 . The trace element aqueous injectable solution of claim 27 , wherein the at least one other trace element comprises copper, and wherein the ratio of zinc to copper is at least 4:1.