Show Star®

Overview

Show Star is the flagship base feed of the Kalmbach Formula of Champions show lamb line — an 18% protein, 3.5% fat textured ration for growing and finishing show lambs. Steam-flaked corn, steam-rolled barley, and crimped oats form the grain base; dehulled soybean meal and dehydrated alfalfa provide protein and palatability. Chelated trace minerals for improved absorption, direct-fed microbials (Lactobacillus, Enterococcus, Bifidobacterium), and ammonium chloride for urinary calculi prevention round out the formula. Medicated with Deccox at 38.6 g/ton.

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Manufacturer Specifications

Guaranteed Analysis

Nutrient	Level
Crude Protein (min)	18%
Crude Fat (min)	3.5%
Crude Fiber (max)	14%
Calcium	0.75–1.25%
Phosphorus (min)	0.40%
Salt	0.30–0.80%
Selenium (min)	0.4 ppm
Vitamin A (min)	7,000 IU/lb
Vitamin D3 (min)	1,100 IU/lb
Vitamin E (min)	70 IU/lb
Copper	Not confirmed

Key Ingredients / Active Components

• Steam-flaked corn — energy, digestibility
• Steam-rolled barley — energy, palatability
• Crimped oats — fiber, palatability
• Dehulled soybean meal — protein
• Dehydrated alfalfa meal — fiber, palatability
• Ammonium chloride — urinary calculi prevention in males
• Chelated trace minerals — improved absorption
• Direct-fed microbials (Lactobacillus, Enterococcus, Bifidobacterium species)
• Decoquinate (Deccox®) — coccidiostat

Official Feeding Rate

• Rate: Feed with forage to provide 22.7 mg decoquinate per 100 lb body weight per day (one lb contains 19.3 mg)
• Medication duration: Minimum 28 days during coccidiosis exposure
• Species notes: Growing and finishing show lambs

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Show Circuit Use

Sources: kalmbachfeeds.com, cheshirehorse.com

How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It

Show Star is the backbone of the Formula of Champions program. Feeders start lambs on Cherry Krave or Power Takeoff, then transition to Show Star as the main growing ration from approximately 60–90 lbs through finishing. The steam-flaked grain base improves starch digestibility versus cracked-only grain. The chelated trace mineral package and DFM additions set it above a generic 18% texturized feed.

Real-World Feeding Rate

• Typical rate: 1 lb/100 lb body weight; split AM/PM feedings; provide hay alongside
• Introduction timeline: After starter phase (Cherry Krave or Power Takeoff), continue through show week

Common Deviations from Label

No deviations found.

Breed-Specific Notes

No breed-specific notes found.

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Phase Protocols

Weeks 12–9 | Foundation Phase

Transition to Show Star once lambs are past the creep/starter stage (~60–90 lbs). Primary base ration from here forward.

Weeks 8–6 through Weeks 2–1

Continue as base. Stack supplements for specific goals: Hard Drive for muscle, Fill ‘Er Up for rib shape, Moonshine Cherry for cover, Hair Magic Plus for coat.

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Stacking Protocols

The Formula of Champions supplement stack runs on top of Show Star. Full circuit stack: Show Star + Hard Drive (muscle) + Fill ‘Er Up (fill) + Moonshine Cherry (cover) + Hair Magic Plus (coat) + Opti-Ferm XL (gut).

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Budget Alternatives

• Kent Show Lamb Gale Force 18DQ — comparable texturized 18% show base at similar price point
• MoorMan’s ShowTec 18 Elite Lamb — Bovatec vs. Deccox; molybdenum for copper management
• Sunglo Show Lamb — non-medicated texturized option

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