Show Lamb Breeze 45DQ

Overview

Show Lamb Breeze 45DQ is Kent’s starter and conditioning ration — a 20% protein texturized feed designed for early-phase lambs, creep feeding, and situations where extra bloom and gain are needed. The higher protein level compared to the Gale Force feeds (20% vs 18%) makes it the early-growth tool in the Kent show lamb lineup. The “45DQ” designation refers to 45 mg decoquinate per pound (higher coccidiostat concentration). Includes NutriVantage and ShowBloom technology, ammonium chloride, copper-free formula with molybdate.

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Manufacturer Specifications

Guaranteed Analysis

Nutrient	Level
Crude Protein (min)	20%
Crude Fat (min)	3%
Crude Fiber (max)	10%
Calcium	0.80–1.30%
Phosphorus (min)	0.45%
Salt	0.60–1.10%
Selenium (min)	0.3 ppm
Vitamin A (min)	12,000 IU/lb
Vitamin D3 (min)	1,200 IU/lb
Vitamin E (min)	50 IU/lb
Copper	Not added

Key Ingredients / Active Components

• Grain products, plant protein products, molasses, processed grain by-products
• Calcium carbonate, dehydrated alfalfa meal
• Vegetable oil, animal fat
• Ammonium chloride — urinary calculi prevention in males
• Sodium molybdate — binds dietary copper
• Magnesium oxide — mineral supplement
• Trace mineral sulfates
• Brewers liquid yeast
• NutriVantage® for Sheep — intake, gain, and stress support
• ShowBloom® — digestive health, wool, hoof, muscle tone
• Decoquinate (Deccox®) — coccidiostat

Note: Breeze 45DQ has noticeably higher Vitamin A (12,000 vs 6,000 IU/lb) and D3 (1,200 vs 600 IU/lb) than the Gale Force feeds — consistent with a starter/early-growth formula.

Official Feeding Rate

• Rate: 0.1 lb per 10 lb body weight daily (provides 22.7 mg decoquinate per 100 lb body weight)
• Medication duration: Minimum 28 days during coccidiosis exposure
• Hay: Provide 0.50+ lbs hay daily; free-choice water
• Species notes: Starter, grower; also as a conditioner when extra gain and bloom desired

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Show Circuit Use

Sources: kentfeeds.com

How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It

Used as the early-program starter when lambs are first brought onto full feed. Higher protein (20%) and higher vitamin levels make it the right tool for early growth and establishment. Some feeders also return to Breeze 45DQ late in the program when they need a bloom “boost” without switching to pure supplements — using it as a conditioner feed at the end.

Real-World Feeding Rate

• Typical rate: 0.1 lb per 10 lb body weight; lighter rate than Gale Force
• Introduction timeline: Project start (preweaning, early postweaning)

Common Deviations from Label

No deviations found. Some feeders blend Breeze 45DQ with Gale Force 18DQ as lambs grow through the starter phase.

Breed-Specific Notes

No breed-specific notes found.

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Phase Protocols

Weeks 12–9 | Foundation Phase

Primary use window for recently started show lambs. Start feed here and transition to Gale Force 18DQ as lambs grow and protein needs shift.

Weeks 8–6 | Condition Building Phase

Can continue or be used as a bloom conditioner for lambs that need extra protein work early.

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Stacking Protocols

Pairs with ShowBoss Biomend for gut health foundation during the critical early-program period when lambs are most vulnerable to digestive stress.

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Budget Alternatives

• MoorMan’s ShowTec 18 Elite Lamb — comparable high-protein texturized starter at 18%
• Show-Rite Newco Lamb Creep — 18% protein medicated creep option from a competing brand

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