ShowBoss Biomend

Overview

ShowBoss Biomend is Kent’s gut health and rumen support supplement — a mini-pellet (1/8”) combining brewers liquid yeast, a proprietary prebiotic, St. John’s Bread (locust bean pod meal), Reed-Sedge Peat, and organic trace mineral complexes. The unique calcium source is specifically noted to support rumen and gastric pH balance. Designed as the daily gut foundation supplement in the ShowBoss program — run throughout the project and through show week. All show species, no added copper, sheep-safe.

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Manufacturer Specifications

Guaranteed Analysis

Nutrient	Level
Crude Protein (min)	17%
Crude Fat (min)	2.5%
Crude Fiber (max)	12%
Copper	Not added

Key Ingredients / Active Components

• Brewers liquid yeast — digestive and bloom support
• Proprietary prebiotic — composition not disclosed; gut microflora support
• St. John’s Bread (locust bean pod meal) — fiber/rumen support
• Reed-Sedge Peat — unique calcium and pH buffer source
• Calcite (calcium carbonate) — pH balance
• Yeast extract
• Organic trace mineral complexes — improved bioavailability
• Processed grain by-products, plant protein products

Official Feeding Rate

• Rate: 1–3 oz per head per day for sheep
• Introduction: Can start at project beginning; most valuable during show stress periods
• Species notes: All show species — pigs, goats, sheep, cattle

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Show Circuit Use

Sources: kentfeeds.com, amazon.com

How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It

Biomend is the gut health baseline in the ShowBoss program. Feeders run it from day one to establish a healthy rumen environment and continue through show week to support digestive function during travel and pen stress. The combination of prebiotic + brewers yeast + rumen pH support is a stronger gut package than a single-ingredient product. It’s the Kent equivalent of Sure Champ Extreme or EatMoor for gut health.

Real-World Feeding Rate

• Typical rate: 1–2 oz/day for lambs throughout the program; 3 oz/day during high-stress show periods
• Introduction timeline: Project start; especially valuable in the first 2–4 weeks when lambs are adjusting to the show feeding program

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

Start Biomend at project beginning to establish healthy gut microflora.

Weeks 8–6 through Weeks 2–1

Continue at 1–2 oz/day as a daily baseline.

Show Week (Days 5–1)

Increase to 2–3 oz/day during travel and show venue stress.

Show Day

Continue morning feeding before ring time.

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Stacking Protocols

Foundation supplement — stacks with all other ShowBoss products without conflict. Does not duplicate MoorGame or Final Drive; Biomend’s role is gut health while those handle bloom/muscle.

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Cross-Brand Notes

Comparable gut health supplements:

• Umbarger Sure Champ Extreme — Amaferm + HEAT + garlic + MOS gut stack
• MoorMan’s ShowTec EatMoor — Amaferm + PrimaLac + CitriStim + Cell Rate gut stack
• Purina Show Champ Stim — brewers yeast-based gut support

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Budget Alternatives

• Standalone brewers yeast (commodity) — similar yeast component at much lower cost; lacks prebiotic and pH support stack

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