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Show-Rite Star Shine

High-fiber, moderate-protein topdress to add shape without burning fat; prevents premature maturation in early-maturing lambs

Always read and follow the product label directions for use, and consult your veterinarian before using any product.

Overview

Manufacturer Specifications

Guaranteed Analysis

Nutrient%
Crude Protein (min)26.0
Lysine (min)1.0
Methionine (min)0.4
Crude Fat (min)3.0
Crude Fiber (max)12.0
Calcium0.8–1.3
Phosphorus (min)0.7
Vitamin A (min)25,000 IU/lb
Vitamin D (min)8,500 IU/lb
Vitamin E (min)35 IU/lb
Moisture (max)not listed

Key Ingredients / Active Components

  • High methionine and lysine for lean muscle quality
  • High Vitamin A (25,000 IU/lb)
  • Full ingredient list on product tag

Official Feeding Rate

  • Rate: 4–8 oz per head daily (feeding chart on label based on age/class)
  • Introduction: Not specified; label cautions “do not over-feed”

Show Circuit Use

Sources: showrite.com (Cooper Newcomb guide), showrite.com (120 days out guide)

How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It

Star Shine is the go-to mid-program supplement for early-maturing lambs. Cooper Newcomb’s guide describes it as providing “a jump in fiber with less fat” to keep lambs growing without over-conditioning. At 120 days out, the typical Show-Rite protocol for early-maturing animals starts with Star Shine to prevent premature fatness, then transitions to Sculpt if the animal still has excess fat, and returns to Star Shine once fat is reduced to an acceptable level.

Real-World Feeding Rate

  • Typical rate: 4–8 oz/day
  • Introduction timeline: Used when the animal’s maturity curve indicates it’s getting ahead of schedule; often introduced weeks 8–6

Common Deviations from Label

Sometimes stacked with Sculpt (4 oz Sculpt + Star Shine) to keep animals fresh over the loin while trimming fat — a specific circuit combination not explicitly stated on either label.

Breed-Specific Notes

No breed-specific notes found.

Phase Protocols

Weeks 8–6 | Condition Building Phase

Introduce for early-maturing animals or as an alternative start point for lambs that don’t need the fat-building from Muscle-In-Motion.

Weeks 5–3 | Fill & Shaping Phase

Continue at 4–8 oz/day. If animal has accumulated excess fat by this point, stack with or transition to Sculpt.

Weeks 2–1 | Final Prep Phase

Continue if animal is in good condition. Transition to Sculpt if fat reduction still needed; return to Star Shine once fat is addressed.

Stacking Protocols

Pairs well with: Sculpt (combine 4 oz Sculpt + Star Shine to burn fat while keeping the animal fresh over the loin). Transitions from: Muscle-In-Motion (once cover is built). Transitions to: Sculpt (when active fat removal is needed).

Budget Alternatives

  • High-protein soybean meal or alfalfa pellets — lower cost protein sources for shape without added fat

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