LubriSynHA™ Livestock

Overview

LubriSynHA™ Livestock (formerly sold as Lubrisyn™ LVS — some retailers such as Santa Cruz Animal Health still use the LVS name) 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 60 days before the show (the manufacturer previously recommended 120 days; the current label says 60). 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.

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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 60 days before show (current label; older LVS listings said 120 days)
• Species notes: Cattle, sheep, goats, pigs

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Show Circuit Use

Sources: umbargershowfeeds.com, scahealth.com, lubrisyn.com

How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It

LubriSynHA Livestock is started at least 60 days before show (older Umbarger-program guidance said 120 days — starting earlier does no harm). 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: 60+ days from target show

Common Deviations from Label

No significant deviations found.

Breed-Specific Notes

No breed-specific notes found.

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Phase Protocols

Weeks 12–9 | Foundation Phase

Can be introduced at project start; the current label requires only 60 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.

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Stacking Protocols

Stacks with all conditioning supplements. Joint Juice (also in Umbarger’s line) appears to be a similar product — see review flag.

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Budget Alternatives

• Show-Rite Rite Flex — glucosamine/chondroitin joint supplement (different mechanism than HA)
• Sunglo In Motion — glucosamine/chondroitin joint supplement

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