Gold Dust Power Fluid
Probiotic/egg protein supplement — SSS flagship product; improves gut health, loin expression, and feed conversion; used as a daily supplement and show-day drench
Always read and follow product labels for feeding and sheep safety.
Overview
Gold Dust Power Fluid is Stock Show Secrets’ flagship product and the cornerstone of their supplement program. It is a homogenized, pasteurized feed supplement containing live probiotic microorganisms alongside dried egg yolk, dried whey, and milk protein — an unusual combination that puts it somewhere between a probiotic and a high-quality protein drench. SSS markets it as “banner approved” and used coast-to-coast on the circuit. Available in powder form (8 oz packets, 5 lb and 10 lb pails) and a 80cc paste tube for show day use. Copper is not an ingredient and does not appear in the guaranteed analysis — safe for sheep.
Manufacturer Specifications
Guaranteed Analysis
(From official Valley Vet PDF label)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Micro-Organisms (min) | 5.5 × 10⁷ CFU/g |
| Crude Protein | Not listed |
| Crude Fat | Not listed |
| Crude Fiber | Not listed |
| Copper | Not present — no copper in ingredients or guaranteed analysis |
Note: The guaranteed analysis for Gold Dust is microorganism-count based only. No traditional proximate analysis (protein %, fat %, fiber %) or mineral panel appears on the label. This is consistent with a probiotic-class supplement rather than a nutritional supplement.
Key Ingredients / Active Components
| Ingredient | Role |
|---|---|
| Dried Pasteurized Egg Yolk | High-quality bioavailable protein and fatty acids; unique to this product in the database |
| Dried Whey | Dairy protein source — branched-chain amino acids for muscle recovery |
| Dried Milk Protein | Additional quality protein fraction |
| Maltodextrin | Easily digestible carbohydrate carrier/energy source |
| Lactobacillus Acidophilus | Probiotic — gut pH management, competitive exclusion of pathogens |
| Enterococcus Faecium | Probiotic — digestive tract stabilization |
| Bacillus Subtilis | Probiotic — rumen and intestinal health, especially under stress |
| Bifidobacterium Longum | Probiotic — intestinal flora support |
| Bifidobacterium Thermophilum | Probiotic — gut health in stressed animals |
| Sodium Aluminosilicate | Mycotoxin binder / flow agent |
Official Feeding Rate
- Sheep & Goats (powder): 2–4 oz per day in feed ration
- Sheep & Goats (drench): 2–4 oz per quart of water
- Substitution: 1 oz Gold Dust can replace ~0.25 lb feed daily for sheep/goats
- Show day drench: Alternate Gold Dust water drench with ice water every 2 hours in the holding pen
Form Notes
- Powder/pail: Daily feeding in ration; 8 oz packets, 5 lb and 10 lb pails
- Paste (80cc tube): Show day and travel use; same formula in convenient tube format
Sheep Safety
Copper: No copper in the ingredient list — dried egg yolk, whey, milk protein, maltodextrin, and probiotics contain no added copper. Confirmed safe for sheep from a copper-toxicity standpoint.
Show Circuit Use
Sources: stockshowsecrets.com; Valley Vet label PDF; Superior Ag retailer; SSS retailer network
How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It
Gold Dust is used in two distinct modes in show programs:
Daily supplement (weeks 5–3 through show week): 3–4 oz/day fed in the ration for 3–4 weeks before the show to improve loin development and muscle expression. The probiotic stack + egg protein combination is cited by SSS as improving nutrient absorption efficiency — more of what the lamb eats going toward muscle.
Show-day drench protocol: In the holding pen at shows, feeders alternate a Gold Dust drench (2–3 oz powder in water) with straight ice water every 2 hours. This keeps the gut active, maintains hydration, and supports rumen function during the long holds between class times. The paste tube form is specifically designed for this use.
Chocolate Milk connection: Gold Dust is a primary component of SSS’s “Chocolate Milk” conditioning drench (Gold Dust + SSS powdered buttermilk), which is used when reducing dry feed to tighten belly while maintaining condition. See sss-chocolate-milk-pre-mix.md.
Real-World Feeding Rate
- Daily: 3–4 oz/day (feeder reports suggest the upper end is more common than label minimum)
- Show day drench: 2–3 oz per drench event; every 2 hours alternating with ice water
Phase Protocols
Weeks 8–6 | Begin Gut Optimization
- Rate: 2 oz/day — introduction period; build gut flora before final push
- Purpose: Establish probiotic base and begin nutrient absorption improvement
Weeks 5–3 | Loin Development Push
- Rate: 3–4 oz/day in ration
- Purpose: Maximize nutrient conversion during the most critical muscle-building window
Weeks 2–1 | Maintain and Prepare
- Rate: 3–4 oz/day; begin transitioning to paste form for show box convenience
- Purpose: Sustain gut health; ensure lamb is adapted to drench format for show day
Show Day
- Rate: 2–3 oz paste or powder drench per event; every 2 hours alternating with ice water
- Purpose: Maintain rumen activity, hydration, and gut health during holding pen stress
Stacking Protocols
Gold Dust + TX T (Texas Tea): Common daily stack — Gold Dust provides probiotic/protein support; TX T provides liquid vitamin/mineral/yeast support. Complementary, non-overlapping mechanisms.
Gold Dust + Ante Up Lamb Mineral: Core SSS sheep program — mineral foundation (Ante Up) + gut/protein support (Gold Dust).
Gold Dust + Gut Candy: Layered probiotic approach — Gold Dust provides egg/dairy protein-based probiotics; Gut Candy adds enzyme and additional flora. Used during high-stress periods or when animals go off feed.
Gold Dust + Chocolate Milk Pre-Mix: Extended conditioning drench — the “Chocolate Milk” recipe builds on Gold Dust by adding pasteurized buttermilk for additional dairy protein and conditioning effect.
Budget Alternatives
- Plain probiotic powder (Fastrack, BioZyme Sure Champ) — similar probiotic function without the egg/dairy protein component; significantly cheaper per dose
- The egg yolk component is unique and not easily replicated with commodity alternatives
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