Rival Elite Show Lamb

Overview

Rival Elite Show Lamb is the complete base feed from Rival Show Feeds — the sister feed brand to Rule Supplements, co-developed using Rule Supplements’ nutritional expertise. The feed is designed to meet all growth stages in show lambs and is enhanced with cutting-edge Rule Supplements nutrition. It contains Decoquinate, a medication to help prevent coccidiosis. Rule Sheep Company uses this feed on their own family’s show lambs and with elite customers, claiming national-level success.

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Manufacturer Specifications

Guaranteed analysis and feeding directions below are the bag-tag text printed on the Tom’s Hay Farm listing for the textured 50 lb bag. Rival’s sheep-feed page files Elite Show Lamb under sheep feed; the product-information image on that page did not return text.

Guaranteed Analysis

Nutrient	Amount
Crude Protein (min)	17.0% (includes not more than 0.4% equivalent protein from non-protein nitrogen)
Crude Fat (min)	4.0%
Crude Fiber (max)	14.0%
Calcium (min)	1.0%
Calcium (max)	1.5%
Phosphorus (min)	0.4%
Salt (min)	0.2%
Salt (max)	0.7%
Selenium (min)	0.29 ppm
Vitamin A (min)	1,200 IU/lb
Decoquinate	45.4 g/ton (22.7 mg/lb, 0.005%)

Key Ingredients / Active Components

Active drug ingredient: decoquinate. The tag calls it a lamb grower for the prevention of coccidiosis in young sheep caused by Eimeria bakuensis, Eimeria crandallis, Eimeria ovinoidalis, and Eimeria parva.

Ingredient statement: grain products, plant protein products, roughage products, molasses products, processed grain by-products, calcium carbonate, salt, sodium bicarbonate, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation product, artificial flavor, natural flavor, calcium hydroxide, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, mineral oil, zinc sulfate, vitamin E supplement, manganese oxide, vegetable oil, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin A supplement, ethylenediamine dihydriodide, vitamin D3 supplement, cobalt carbonate.

The retailer description says the feed is formulated to meet the needs of all growth stages and is enhanced with Rule Supplements.

Official Feeding Rate

• Rate: Feed continuously at 1.0 pound per 100 pounds of body weight to provide 22.7 milligrams of decoquinate per 100 pounds of body weight
• Duration: Feed at least 28 days during periods of exposure or when experience indicates that coccidiosis is likely to be a hazard
• Water: Provide a constant supply of clean, fresh water
• Warning: Do not feed to sheep producing milk for human consumption
• Caution: Do not use decoquinate in feeds containing bentonite
• Species notes: Best for sheep and lambs. Textured form.

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Show Circuit Use

Sources: averysureshotranch.com/rival-show-feeds, rulesupplements.com/pages/rival-show-feeds

How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It

Rival Elite Show Lamb is used as the base feed in the Rule Supplements feeding system. The recommended starter program is: Rival Elite Show Lamb + The Formula + THICC + TotalCare Sheep. Rule Sheep Company uses it internally with their show lambs, giving it credibility with feeders who trust the Rule pedigree in club lamb genetics.

Real-World Feeding Rate

• Label rate: 1.0 lb per 100 lb of body weight, fed continuously during coccidiosis exposure, for at least 28 days

Common Deviations from Label

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Breed-Specific Notes

No breed-specific notes found. Positioned for all show lamb breeds.

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Phase Protocols

Weeks 12–9 | Foundation Phase

Primary base feed throughout the entire program. Transition gradually from previous feed if switching.

Weeks 8–6 | Condition Building Phase

Continue as base feed. Layer Rule Supplements topdress products over it.

Weeks 5–3 | Fill & Shaping Phase

Continue as base feed. Dial feed amounts in coordination with supplement stack.

Weeks 2–1 | Final Prep Phase

Continue as base feed. Reduce grain amounts if needed for freshness while increasing supplement products like Race Day.

Show Week (Days 5–1)

Continue as base; manage amounts carefully for fill control.

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Stacking Protocols

Core Rule Supplements stack: Rival Elite Show Lamb + The Formula + THICC + TotalCare Sheep as the foundational starting point for any new show project. Caution: Contains Decoquinate — a medicated feed. Confirm withdrawal period and compliance with specific show association rules before feeding in the final weeks of the show program.

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Budget Alternatives

Other show lamb base feeds (Show-Rite, Umbarger, Evolution, Kalmbach) are widely available. Rival Elite Show Lamb is differentiated by its integration with the Rule Supplements supplement line and the Rule Sheep Company pedigree.

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