Umbarger Loaded

Overview

Umbarger Loaded is a texturized fat supplement rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, formulated with multiple fat sources and both bypass protein and bypass fat for maximum digestibility and energy delivery. At 17% fat and 12% protein, it is designed to add fat cover and bloom quickly. Very palatable — the texturized form encourages intake in animals that need energy density added to their diet.

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Manufacturer Specifications

Guaranteed Analysis

Nutrient	%
Crude Protein (min)	12.0
Crude Fat (min)	17.0
Crude Fiber (max)	5.0
Calcium (min/max)	0.1–0.2
Phosphorus (min)	0.3
Salt (max)	0.2
Moisture (max)	not listed

Key Ingredients / Active Components

• Processed grain by-products, processed grain by-products, molasses products
• Fat products (feed grade)
• Wheat middlings, soybean meal
• Propylene glycol, polysorbate 60, glycerin
• Dried Aspergillus oryzae
• Ethoxyquine (preservative)
• Bypass fat and bypass protein for improved digestibility

Official Feeding Rate

• Rate: 1/4 to 1 lb per day for sheep and goats as supplement to complete feed with hay and water
• Introduction: Not specified
• Species notes: Sheep, goats, and cattle

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Show Circuit Use

Sources: umbargershowfeeds.com/sheep-loaded/, hearnestore.com, nutrition.earlybirdgoodfield.com

How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It

Loaded is used alongside the base feed when an animal needs more energy density and fat cover than the base feed provides alone. Its Omega-3 fatty acid content supports coat and bloom quality. The bypass fat/protein formulation means the nutrients are absorbed more efficiently, making it effective at a lower dose than plain fat products.

Real-World Feeding Rate

• Typical rate: 0.25–0.5 lb/day for most lambs; up to 1 lb/day for harder-to-condition animals
• Introduction timeline: Can begin mid-program when fat cover needs are identified

Common Deviations from Label

No significant deviations noted.

Breed-Specific Notes

No breed-specific notes found.

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Phase Protocols

Weeks 8–6 | Condition Building Phase

Introduce at 0.25 lb/day for animals needing more bloom or fat cover alongside the base feed.

Weeks 5–3 | Fill & Shaping Phase

Continue at 0.25–0.5 lb/day. Evaluate cover; adjust dose.

Weeks 2–1 | Final Prep Phase

Continue if cover is still needed. Taper as show approaches if condition is at target.

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Stacking Protocols

Pairs with: Bulletproof (compounds bloom effect from different mechanisms — Loaded via dietary fat, Bulletproof via its proprietary blend). Conflicts with: Star Glo — do not use fat-adding Loaded when actively trying to reduce fat cover with Star Glo.

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Budget Alternatives

• Sunglo Liquafat — liquid fat alternative (different oil profile)
• Soybean oil (commodity) — lower cost fat source; lacks bypass protein and Omega-3 profile

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