Sunglo Sumo™

Overview

Sunglo Sumo™ is a 70% fat, milk-based meal supplement for adding fat cover, improving bloom, and boosting feed intake in show animals. The milk (lactose) component at 13% supports palatability and a softness of bloom. It functions as both a top-dress and a mixing ingredient for custom rations. Positioned as a mid-program fat builder when animals need to gain cover and condition.

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Manufacturer Specifications

Guaranteed Analysis

Nutrient	%
Crude Protein (min)	6.0
Crude Fat (min)	70.0
Lactose (min)	13.0
Moisture (max)	4.0
Ash (max)	4.0

Key Ingredients / Active Components

• Unique blend of dry fat and milk sources (specific ingredient list on bag tag)
• High lactose — palatability and milk-fat bloom driver

Official Feeding Rate

• Rate: 1/8% to 1/4% of body weight daily for sheep and goats
• Introduction: Not specified; adjust based on desired body condition
• Species notes: Multi-species; pigs 1/8–1/2% body weight; cattle up to 1.5 lbs/day

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Show Circuit Use

Sources: sunglofeeds.com/products/sumo/, sunglofeeds.com/sheep/

How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It

Used when an animal needs more fat cover and a softer, milkier bloom than Game On provides. Often stacked with Liquafat for a compound fat-building effect. Some feeders use Sumo as the primary fat supplement mid-program and transition to Game On in the final 3–4 weeks for hardness and freshness.

Real-World Feeding Rate

• Typical rate: For a 90–130 lb lamb, approximately 2–5 oz/day (1/8–1/4% body weight)
• Introduction timeline: Introduce mid-program around weeks 8–6; adjust based on condition progress

Common Deviations from Label

No major deviations noted from available sources.

Breed-Specific Notes

No breed-specific notes found.

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Phase Protocols

Weeks 8–6 | Condition Building Phase

Introduce Sumo at lower end of rate to begin building fat cover. Evaluate cover and adjust.

Weeks 5–3 | Fill & Shaping Phase

Continue at full rate if animal still needs cover. May begin tapering in favor of Game On as show approaches.

Weeks 2–1 | Final Prep Phase

Transition away from Sumo to Game On for hardness and freshness if fat cover goals have been met.

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Stacking Protocols

Pairs well with: Liquafat (compounds fat intake for harder-to-do lambs), Game On (Game On takes over the bloom role in final weeks as Sumo is reduced). Do not over-stack fat sources — monitor cover closely.

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Budget Alternatives

• Liquafat (Sunglo) — liquid fat alternative at lower cost per unit of fat
• Soybean oil (commodity) — cheaper fat source but lacks milk palatability benefits

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