TX T (Texas Tea)
Liquid daily vitamin/mineral/yeast supplement — molasses-based energy and micronutrient support with high zinc/selenium/manganese; palatability makes it useful for reluctant drinkers
Always read and follow the product label directions for use, and consult your veterinarian before using any product.
Overview
Manufacturer Specifications
Guaranteed Analysis
(From official Valley Vet PDF label)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | 5.0% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 0.1% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 0.1% |
| Calcium (min/max) | 0.1% / 0.5% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.1% |
| Magnesium (min) | 0.1% |
| Manganese (min) | 70 ppm |
| Zinc (min) | 5,200 ppm |
| Selenium (min) | 24 ppm |
| Vitamin A (min) | 3,000,000 IU/lb |
| Vitamin D3 (min) | 20,000 IU/lb |
| Vitamin E (min) | 500 IU/lb |
Key Ingredients / Active Components
| Ingredient | Role |
|---|---|
| Cane Molasses | Energy carrier; palatability |
| Condensed Fermented Corn Extractives | Fermented energy substrate; gut support |
| Glycerol | Energy source and product stabilizer |
| Hydrolyzed Yeast | Yeast extract — B vitamins, palatability, rumen support |
| Yeast Extract | Additional yeast fraction |
| Yeast Culture | Live/active yeast — rumen efficiency |
| Zinc Sulfate | Zinc source — hoof, skin, immune |
| Selenium Yeast | Organic selenium — antioxidant, immune |
| Brewer’s Dried Yeast | B vitamin source |
| Zinc Amino Acid Complex | Chelated zinc — superior bioavailability |
| Manganese Polysaccharide Complex | Chelated manganese — bone, reproduction |
| Magnesium Sulfate | Magnesium — muscle and nerve function |
| Sodium Selenite | Inorganic selenium backstop |
| Vitamin A Acetate | Vision, immune function, skin |
| Vitamin D3 | Calcium metabolism, bone development |
| Vitamin E | Antioxidant; muscle health |
| Propionic Acid | Preservative |
Official Feeding Rate
- Sheep & Goats: 10–15cc twice daily (20–30cc total per day)
- Cattle: 4–6 oz twice daily
- Pigs: 15–30cc twice daily
- Note: Do not exceed recommended rate
Notable Values
- Zinc at 5,200 ppm is very high — but at 20–30cc/day (~0.04–0.06 lbs), the actual zinc delivered is approximately 10–14 mg/day, within a normal supplementation range
- Selenium at 24 ppm — at 20–30cc/day, delivers approximately 0.5–0.7 mg selenium/day; within safe range for sheep (NRC requirement ~0.1–0.2 mg/day; toxicity begins above 2–3 mg/day)
- Vitamin A at 3,000,000 IU/lb — at 20–30cc/day (~0.04–0.06 lbs), delivers ~120,000–180,000 IU/day; HIGH — verify this is within safe range for show lambs fed long-term
Show Circuit Use
Sources: stockshowsecrets.com; Valley Vet label; retailer product listings
How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It
TX T is the liquid supplement in the SSS daily stack — specifically positioned as a vitamin/mineral/yeast drench that sheep accept readily due to the molasses base. It is typically mixed with water or drenched directly. In programs where lambs are reluctant to eat dry mineral mixes, TX T fills the micronutrient gap in a form the animal readily accepts. Stacked with Ante Up (dry mineral), Gold Dust (probiotic/protein), and Gut Candy for a complete SSS program.
Phase Protocols
All Phases | Daily Vitamin/Mineral Support
- Rate: 10–15cc twice daily (morning and evening), drenched or mixed into water
- Purpose: Sustained vitamin and chelated mineral delivery throughout the entire show program
Stacking Protocols
TX T + Gold Dust: Standard SSS show lamb daily stack. TX T covers vitamins and minerals; Gold Dust covers probiotic and protein support.
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Sources
- https://stockshowsecrets.com/products/tx-t-texas-tea(manufacturer)
- https://www.valleyvet.com/Library/lib_50088_-Texastea.pdf(manufacturer)