MoorMan's® ShowTec® 18 Elite Lamb

Overview

ShowTec 18 Elite Lamb is ADM’s flagship complete show lamb base ration — a texturized grain mix targeting peak growth performance at 18% protein and 2.5% fat. It includes molybdenum to bind excess copper from grain and forage (a copper-management feature specifically for sheep), and ammonium chloride to reduce urinary calculi risk in rams. Medicated with Bovatec or Deccox depending on the SKU.

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Manufacturer Specifications

Guaranteed Analysis

Nutrient	Level
Crude Protein (min)	18%
Crude Fat (min)	2.5% (2.7% in SKU 11317AM)
Crude Fiber (max)	4.5%
Copper	Not added (molybdenum included to bind dietary copper)

Key Ingredients / Active Components

• Molybdenum — binds excess copper from grain and forage (sheep copper safety feature)
• Ammonium chloride — reduces urinary calculi risk in male sheep
• Lasalocid (Bovatec®) — coccidiostat (SKU 11317AM) OR Decoquinate (Deccox®) — coccidiostat (SKU 80939MPS)
• Full ingredient list on product label

Official Feeding Rate

• Rate: 1 to 4⅔ lb per head per day (varies by body weight); alternate guidance: 3 lbs per 100 lb body weight daily
• Mineral supplement: Feed a minimum of 2 oz ShowTec #1 Mineral Supplement per head daily (or 2 oz per 100 lb body weight)
• Introduction: Feed as base ration throughout the growing/finishing period
• Species notes: Sheep/lambs

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Show Circuit Use

Sources: admanimalnutrition.com, jakesfeed.com, farmercoop.com, performanceblenders.com

How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It

Foundational base ration for the ShowTec lamb program. Feeders run this as the base and stack ShowTec-brand supplements on top — Fast Fat for cover, MoorGame for bloom/muscle, RumaFill for fill. ADM’s official stacking recommendation is Fast Fat at 8–16 oz/100 lb body weight on top of 18 Elite Lamb.

Real-World Feeding Rate

• Typical rate: ~3 lbs/100 lb body weight daily; split morning and evening
• Introduction timeline: Start of project (12+ weeks out)

Common Deviations from Label

Two variant SKUs exist (Bovatec vs. Deccox) — feeders should verify which version their retailer stocks, as withdrawal and show-day rules differ between the two medications.

Breed-Specific Notes

Molybdenum inclusion is specifically for sheep copper management — a unique feature among show base feeds. Effective at offsetting copper accumulation from high-grain programs.

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Phase Protocols

Weeks 12–9 | Foundation Phase

Introduce as primary base ration. Pair with #1 Mineral Supplement from day one.

Weeks 8–6 | Condition Building Phase

Continue as base. Add Fast Fat if animals are running behind on cover. Add MoorGame for bloom and muscle starting here.

Weeks 5–3 | Fill & Shaping Phase

Continue base ration. Introduce RumaFill if rib shape needs work. Manage intake to hit target weight.

Weeks 2–1 | Final Prep Phase

Continue. Monitor condition — reduce Fast Fat if over-conditioned; hold base feed intake steady.

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Stacking Protocols

Official ADM stack: 18 Elite Lamb + #1 Mineral Supplement (2 oz/day) + Fast Fat (8–16 oz/100 lb/day for cover). MoorGame adds to this for bloom and muscle. RumaFill handles fill needs.

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Budget Alternatives

• Show-Rite Newco Lamb Feed — comparable medicated texturized show base feed
• Sunglo Show Lamb — non-medicated texturized show base feed
• Umbarger Lamb 19% — Bovatec-medicated texturized show base feed

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