Lubrisyn™ LVS
Liquid high-molecular-weight hyaluronan for joint lubrication, soft tissue health, and mobility in show livestock
Always read and follow product labels for feeding and sheep safety.
Overview
Lubrisyn™ LVS is a liquid oral supplement containing high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid (HA) — the naturally occurring component of synovial fluid that lubricates and cushions joints. Administered orally at 10 ml/day for sheep, starting 120 days before the show. The dose can be doubled for the first 7 days or before competition. Tasteless and colorless; can be mixed in feed or given by oral syringe. One quart lasts approximately 2 months per lamb at the standard dose.
Manufacturer Specifications
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | Level |
|---|---|
| Hyaluronic acid (HA) | 150 mg per 30 ml serving |
No traditional protein/fat/fiber analysis — this is a nutraceutical.
Key Ingredients / Active Components
- High-molecular-weight hyaluronan (microbial source) — active ingredient
- Inactive: Water, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
Official Feeding Rate
- Rate: 10 ml per day for sheep/goats; can be doubled (20 ml) for first 7 days or prior to competition
- Introduction: Start 120 days before show for best results
- Species notes: Cattle, sheep, goats, pigs
Show Circuit Use
Sources: umbargershowfeeds.com, scahealth.com, lubrisyn.com
How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It
Lubrisyn LVS is started 120 days before show — making it one of the earliest-introduced supplements in the Umbarger program. It is an insurance supplement for joint health, particularly important for lambs on high-growth programs that put stress on joints. Doubling the dose the week before competition is a common protocol.
Real-World Feeding Rate
- Typical rate: 10 ml/day; 20 ml/day pre-show
- Introduction timeline: 120 days from target show
Common Deviations from Label
No significant deviations found.
Breed-Specific Notes
No breed-specific notes found.
Phase Protocols
Weeks 12–9 | Foundation Phase
Introduce at project start (120 days out). Begin at 10 ml/day.
Weeks 8–6 through Weeks 2–1
Continue at 10 ml/day.
Show Week (Days 5–1)
Increase to 20 ml/day for the week before competition.
Stacking Protocols
Stacks with all conditioning supplements. Joint Juice (also in Umbarger’s line) appears to be a similar product — see review flag.
Budget Alternatives
- Show-Rite Rite Flex — glucosamine/chondroitin joint supplement (different mechanism than HA)
- Sunglo In Motion — glucosamine/chondroitin joint supplement
Community Tips
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Pairs Well With
- Umbarger Lamb 19%
- Umbarger Sure Champ Extreme
Direct Substitutes
Products that do the same job at the same point in the program — compare alternatives across brands in the directory.
| Product | Brand | Form | Budget | Feeding Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equex | Essential Show Feeds | Liquid | Premium | — |
| MoorMan's® ShowTec® MoorFlex (Sheep/Goat) | MoorMan's ShowTec | Powder | Mid-Range | 2 oz/day – 4 oz/day |
| OptiWize Collagen +Plus Livestock | OptiWize Inc. | Powder | Premium | 1/2 tsp (50 lb animal) – 3 scoops (1200 lb animal) |
| Show-Rite Rite Flex® | Show-Rite | Pellet | Mid-Range | 2 oz/day |
| Struttin | Rule Supplements | Liquid | Premium | — |
Sources
- https://umbargershowfeeds.com/sheep-additives-supplements/ (manufacturer)
- https://www.scahealth.com/p/lubrisynlvs-livestock (manufacturer)
- https://lubrisyn.com/ (manufacturer)