Sure Champ® Joint Juice
Liquid joint supplement built on MHB3® patented high-molecular-weight hyaluronan (100 mg/oz) — lubricates joints and supports mobility and sustained soundness in show livestock
Always read and follow the product label for feeding directions and copper safety before feeding to sheep.
Overview
Sure Champ® Joint Juice is BioZyme’s liquid joint supplement for show livestock, built on MHB3® — a patented, fully hydrated high-molecular-weight hyaluronan the company cites as up to 3.8x more bioavailable than dry HA forms. Dosed by pump (1/2 fl oz daily for sheep), it lubricates joints and supports mobility, competing head-to-head with LubriSynHA Livestock in the liquid-HA category.
Manufacturer Specifications
Guaranteed Analysis
| Component | Level |
|---|---|
| MHB3® Hyaluronan | 100 mg/oz |
Nutraceutical — no traditional protein/fat/fiber analysis.
Key Ingredients / Active Components
- MHB3® Hyaluronan (patented high-molecular-weight, fully hydrated HA)
- Inactive: purified water, sodium chloride, xanthan gum, citric acid, potassium sorbate (preservative)
- No copper source in the ingredient list
Official Feeding Rate
- Rate: Sheep/goats — 1/2 fl oz (1 pump) daily; swine same; cattle 1 fl oz (2 pumps)
- Introduction: Double the daily dose for the first 7 days
- Species notes: Also doubled during show prep, competition, or times of discomfort
Show Circuit Use
Sources: surechamp.com blog, Valley Vet, retailer listings
How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It
Run daily through the program as joint insurance, with the double-dose protocol at startup and again leading into competition — the same pattern feeders use with LubriSynHA. The metered pump makes daily dosing on feed practical. Umbarger Show Feeds resells it in their supplement lineup.
Real-World Feeding Rate
- Typical rate: 1/2 oz/day; at that rate a half-gallon (64 oz) lasts about 4 months per lamb
- Introduction timeline: 7-day double-dose load-in, then daily
Common Deviations from Label
None documented.
Breed-Specific Notes
None found.
Phase Protocols
Weeks 12–9 | Foundation Phase
Start here for full-season joint insurance: double dose (1 oz) for the first 7 days, then 1/2 oz daily.
Weeks 8–6 through Weeks 2–1
Continue 1/2 oz daily.
Show Week (Days 5–1)
Double to 1 oz daily through prep and competition.
Stacking Protocols
Stacks cleanly with the daily Sure Champ Amaferm products (Extreme, Spark) — different mechanisms, no overlap. Direct alternative to LubriSynHA Livestock; running both is redundant (same HA mechanism).
Budget Alternatives
- LubriSynHA Livestock — the other liquid HA; compare price per day at current retail
- Glucosamine/chondroitin pellets (Show-Rite Rite Flex, Sunglo In Motion) — different mechanism, typically cheaper per day
Community Tips
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Pairs Well With
Direct Substitutes
Products that do the same job at the same point in the program — compare alternatives across brands in the directory.
| Product | Brand | Form | Budget | Feeding Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equex | Essential Show Feeds | Liquid | Premium | — |
| LubriSynHA™ Livestock | Hyalogic (LubriSyn) | Liquid | Premium | 10 ml/day – 20 ml/day (first 7 days or pre-show) |
| MoorMan's® ShowTec® MoorFlex (Sheep/Goat) | MoorMan's ShowTec | Powder | Mid-Range | 2 oz/day – 4 oz/day |
| OptiWize Collagen +Plus Livestock | OptiWize Inc. | Powder | Premium | 1/2 tsp (50 lb animal) – 3 scoops (1200 lb animal) |
| Show-Rite Rite Flex® | Show-Rite | Pellet | Mid-Range | 2 oz/day |
| Struttin | Rule Supplements | Liquid | Premium | — |