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Strategies for Feeding Modern Show Lambs

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Unlock the full genetic potential of modern show lambs with the following feeding strategies. ​
  1. Deworm lambs about every 30-45 days throughout the feeding period.
  2. Feed lambs ¼ lb (double handful) of loose good quality alfalfa per day.
  3. Always allow access to clean fresh water at all times.
  4. When feeding Honor® Show Chow® Show lamb feeds, there is no need to supplement with additional mineral.
  5. Feed High Octane® Depth Charge™ Topdress at 2 to 4 oz per day to keep lambs full when limit feeding. Feed High Octane® Heavy Weight™ Supplement at 2 oz to help improve feed intake, and 4 to 8 oz per day to help improve fat cover and/or growth rate.
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NORMAL GROWTH 100 DAY FEEDING PERIOD Start Weight End Weight Daily Feed Total lbs Bags Days
Showlamb Grower (15 or 18) 50 130 3.5 lbs avg 350 7 100
High Octane® Champion Drive® 100 130 8 ounces 15 ½ bucket 30
High Octane® Power Fuel® 50 100 4 ounces 35 1 bucket+ 70
High Octane® Power Fuel® 100 130 8 ounces 15 ½ bucket 30
High Octane® Fitter 35™ 100 130 8 ounces 15 ½ bucket 30
High Octane® Champion Drive® 100 130 8 ounces 15 ½ bucket 30
LAMBS NEEDING MORE MUSCLE 100 DAY FEEDING Start Weight End Weight Lbs/day Feed Total lbs Bags Days
Showlamb Grower (15 or 18) 50 130 3.5 lbs avg 350 7 100
High Octane® Fitter 35™ 50 130 8 ounces 50 1 ½ bkt+ 100
High Octane® Champion Drive® 50 100 4 ounces 35 1 bucket+ 70
High Octane® Champion Drive® 100 130 8 ounces 15 ½ bucket 30
High Octane® Power Fuel® 50 100 4 ounces 35 1 bucket+ 70
High Octane® Power Fuel® 100 130 8 ounces 15 ½ bucket 30
SLOWING GROWTH Start Weight End Weight Lbs/day Feed Total lbs Bags Days
Showlamb Grower (15 or 18) 2 lbs 50 1 21
High Octane® Fitter 35™ 8 ounces 11 1/3 bucket 21
High Octane® Champion Drive® 8 ounces 11 1/3 bucket 21
High Octane® Power Fuel® 8 ounces 11 1/3 bucket 21
HOLDING Start Weight End Weight Lbs/day Feed Total lbs Bags Days
Showlamb Grower (15 or 18) 1 lbs 35 3/4 bag 21
High Octane® Fitter 35™ 8 ounces 11 1/3 bucket 21
High Octane® Champion Drive® 8 ounces 11 1/3 bucket 21
High Octane® Power Fuel® 8 ounces 11 1/3 bucket 21
SOUTHDOWN LAMBS Start Weight End Weight Lbs/day Feed Total lbs Bags Days
Showlamb Grower DX 18% 50 130 3.5 lbs 350 7 bags 100
High Octane® Fitter 35™ 50 130 8 ounces 50 1 ½ bkt+ 100
High Octane® Champion Drive® 50 130 8 ounces 50 1 ½ bkt+ 100
High Octane® Power Fuel® If needed
SUMMERING LAMBS Start Weight End Weight Lbs/day Feed Total lbs Bags Days
Showlamb Grower 15% 1.5 lbs 115 2.3 60
High Octane® Fitter 35™ 8 ounces 30 1 bucket 60
High Octane® Champion Drive® 8 ounces 30 1 bucket 60
High Octane® Power Fuel® 8 ounces 30 1 bucket 60

Related Education Content

Feeding Show Lambs: Basic Show Lamb Nutrition
Honor® Show Chow® Winners
Honor® Show Chow® Feed Top Performer Program
Controlling Show Lamb Weight Gain
Show Pig Feed Trial

Related Products

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Purina® High Octane® Depth Charge® Supplement
High Octane® Fitter 52™ Supplement for all show livestock species
High Octane® Fitter 52™ Supplement

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