Show Lamb Gale Force HE 18DQ

Overview

Show Lamb Gale Force HE 18DQ is Kent’s higher-energy version of the Gale Force base feed — formulated with a combination of cracked and steam-flaked grains plus vegetable oil to boost fat from 3.5% to 5% and reduce fiber from 10% to 7.5% max. This makes it the appropriate choice for lambs on heavy exercise programs or those that need to put on condition quickly. Actual protein on the product page reads 17% despite the “18DQ” name — see review flag. All the NutriVantage and ShowBloom technology carries over from the standard Gale Force.

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Manufacturer Specifications

Guaranteed Analysis

Nutrient	Level
Crude Protein (min)	17%
Crude Fat (min)	5%
Crude Fiber (max)	7.5%
Calcium	0.80–1.30%
Phosphorus (min)	0.40%
Salt	0.40–0.90%
Selenium (min)	0.3 ppm
Vitamin A (min)	6,000 IU/lb
Vitamin D3 (min)	600 IU/lb
Vitamin E (min)	35 IU/lb
NPN (max)	0.90%
Copper	Not added

Key Ingredients / Active Components

• Grain products, plant protein products, molasses, processed grain by-products
• Cracked and steam-flaked grains — energy density
• Vegetable oil — additional fat/energy
• Dehydrated alfalfa meal
• Ammonium chloride — urinary calculi prevention in males
• Sodium molybdate — binds dietary copper
• Zinc, manganese sulfates — trace minerals
• Brewers liquid yeast
• NutriVantage® for Sheep — intake, gain, and stress support
• ShowBloom® — brewers yeast; digestive health, wool, hoof, muscle
• Decoquinate (Deccox®) — coccidiostat

Official Feeding Rate

• Rate: 0.25 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
• Species notes: Growing and finishing show lambs; specifically noted for high-exercise programs

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Show Circuit Use

Sources: kentfeeds.com

How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It

Chosen over the standard Gale Force 18DQ when lambs need rapid condition or are on intensive halter-breaking/exercise programs that burn more calories. The lower fiber (7.5% vs 10%) and higher fat (5% vs 3.5%) deliver more energy per pound. Some feeders switch to the HE version in the final 4–6 weeks when energy needs escalate.

Real-World Feeding Rate

• Typical rate: 0.25 lb per 10 lb body weight
• Introduction timeline: Can be used throughout the program or switched to mid-program for condition building

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

Use for thin lambs or those on heavy conditioning exercise from project start.

Weeks 8–6 | Condition Building Phase

Primary use window — builds condition and energy reserves efficiently.

Weeks 5–3 | Fill & Shaping Phase

Continue or transition to standard Gale Force 18DQ if lambs are hitting condition targets and fat cover becomes a risk.

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Stacking Protocols

Same ShowBoss stack applies as with Gale Force 18DQ. The HE version handles more of the fat/energy work at the base — adjust FATfetti rates accordingly to avoid over-conditioning.

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Budget Alternatives

• Kent Show Lamb Gale Force 18DQ — lower-fat version within the same line
• MoorMan’s ShowTec UpNext Lamb 16 BT — comparable higher-fat show base feed concept

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