Show Shake
Show-day energy and fill supplement — three-tier energy system (fructose/glucose/maltodextrin) plus electrolytes and protein; fed every 6 hours in the 36–48 hours before entering the ring to create muscle pop and body fullness
Always read and follow product labels for feeding and sheep safety.
Overview
Show Shake is Sullivan’s show-day fill and energy product — a powder mixed into feed or water that delivers a three-tier energy release (fructose for immediate response, glucose for mid-range, maltodextrin for sustained energy) alongside electrolytes, protein, and key vitamins. The protocol is aggressive: start 36–48 hours before the show and dose every 6 hours. The result is a lamb that looks and feels energetic and full in the ring rather than flat or depleted from show stress. Available in a 3 lb jar ($49.99 at NRS).
Manufacturer Specifications
Guaranteed Analysis (per pound)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | 15.0% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 5.0% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 14.0% |
| Calcium (min–max) | 0.1%–0.3% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.5% |
| Salt (min–max) | 0.3%–0.5% |
| Sodium (min–max) | 0.5%–1.0% |
| Magnesium (min) | 0.25% |
| Potassium (min) | 0.8% |
| Lysine (min) | 0.4% |
| Glycine (min) | 0.4% |
Copper: Not listed in guaranteed analysis.
Key Ingredients / Active Components
| Ingredient | Role |
|---|---|
| Maltodextrins | Long-chain energy — sustained energy release |
| Plant Protein Products | Protein base |
| Spray Dried Vegetable Fat | Fat energy source |
| Dextrose | Immediate glucose energy |
| Dried Milk Protein | High-quality protein source |
| Sodium Acetate | Electrolyte |
| Potassium Chloride | Electrolyte — potassium replenishment |
| Lecithin | Fat emulsifier; membrane health |
| Potassium Glycerophosphate | Potassium + phosphorus source |
| Citric Acid | Preservative; flavor |
| Monocalcium Phosphate | Calcium and phosphorus |
| Zinc Sulfate | Zinc — skin and immune support |
| Manganese Polysaccharide Complex | Chelated manganese |
| Ferrous Sulfate | Iron source |
| Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin E, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfate | Vitamin stack |
No copper in the ingredient list. Zinc sulfate is present but at supplemental mineral levels — not a copper concern.
Official Feeding Rate
- Rate: 2 scoops (amount not stated in ml/g) per 110 lbs body weight
- Frequency: 3 times daily, starting 36–48 hours before show
- For best ring results: Every 6 hours through show day
- Species: All classes of sheep, cattle, hogs, goats (specifically listed for sheep)
- Mix method: In feed or water
Sheep Safety
No copper in the published guaranteed analysis or ingredient list. Zinc sulfate is present at mineral supplemental levels — not a concern for copper toxicity. Confirmed copper-safe from available label information.
Ca:P note: Phosphorus at 0.5% minimum, Calcium at 0.1–0.3% — this is a P-forward product. For wethers on high-phosphorus show diets, short-term show-week use is not a practical urinary calculi concern, but do not run this daily long-term without monitoring total dietary Ca:P balance.
Show Circuit Use
Sources: NRS World product listing; Superior Ag retailer; Sullivan Supply
How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It
Show Shake is used specifically in the show-day window — not as a daily supplement, but as a short-duration performance product that creates the muscle fullness and energy the animal needs in the ring. The three-tier energy system (immediate fructose → medium glucose → sustained maltodextrin) is the mechanism: immediate energy when you need pop, then sustained energy to keep the animal looking good through a long class.
The 36–48 hour start is important: one dose 2 hours before the class is too little, too late. The every-6-hours protocol loads the energy system so the animal arrives at the ring already energized and full, not recovering from travel stress.
Real-World Feeding Rate
- Start: 36–48 hours before target class
- Frequency: Every 6 hours through show day
- Rate: 2 scoops per 110 lbs in feed or water
Phase Protocols
Show Week (Days 2–1)
- Rate: 2 scoops per 110 lbs, 3x daily
- Purpose: Load the energy system before the day of the show; animals arrive at show day already energized
Show Day
- Rate: 2 scoops per 110 lbs every 6 hours
- Purpose: Maintain energy and body fullness through weigh-in and class
Stacking Protocols
Show Shake + Restore Pro: Restore Pro handles hydration and water intake at the show; Show Shake handles energy and fill. These two products are highly complementary and both Sullivan’s Stock Show University-endorsed.
Show Shake + All N Hydration drench: Show Shake provides the energy side (fed in ration); All N provides the bloom/appearance drench. Different delivery methods and mechanisms — compatible together.
Budget Alternatives
- Commercial livestock electrolyte products cover the electrolyte layer but lack the three-tier energy carbohydrate complex
- Simple glucose/dextrose powder (corn syrup, molasses) provides some of the immediate energy but not the sustained maltodextrin layer
- No single commodity alternative precisely replicates the full three-tier energy + protein + electrolyte formula
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