ShowBoss Biomend
Prebiotic gut health mini-pellet with brewers yeast, proprietary prebiotic, unique calcium source for rumen pH balance, and organic trace minerals — for all show livestock including sheep
Always read and follow the product label directions for use, and consult your veterinarian before using any product.
Overview
Manufacturer Specifications
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | Level |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | 17% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 2.5% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 12% |
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Budget Alternatives
- Standalone brewers yeast (commodity) — similar yeast component at much lower cost; lacks prebiotic and pH support stack
Community Tips
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Direct Substitutes
Products that do the same job at the same point in the program — compare alternatives across brands in the directory.
| Product | Brand | Form | Budget | Feeding Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appetite Express Probiotic Granules | Sullivan's | Powder | Mid-Range | 0.5 oz/day top-dress |
| High Octane Alleviate | Purina Animal Nutrition | Pellet | Mid-Range | 1 oz per 50 lb BW/day – 4 oz/day (stress) |
| Sure Champ® Liquid Boost | BioZyme (Sure Champ) | Liquid | Mid-Range | 1 oz/day |
| GORGE | Rule Supplements | Liquid | Mid-Range | 10 cc per head/day – 20 cc per head/day |
| Sure Champ® Extreme | BioZyme (Sure Champ) | Pellet | Mid-Range | 0.8 oz/day – 4 oz/day |
| Sure Champ® Spark® | BioZyme (Sure Champ) | Pellet | Mid-Range | 2 oz/day – 4 oz/day |