Depigmentation — copper supplement therapy a case report

A young Arabian horse showing depigmentation characteristics of “Arabian Fading Syndrome” was treated with 0.6 grams/day orally of a chelated copper supplement. After several months, repigmentation had begun and was proceeding at a satisfactory level. The copper supplementation was discontinued for several months during which time depigmentation began to reoccur. Copper supplementation again was given and brought about repigmentation.