Umbarger Lamb 19%

Overview

Umbarger Lamb 19% is Umbarger’s top-selling show lamb ration, a textured complete feed designed to be fed from project start through show day. It contains steam-flaked grains (corn, barley, oats), multiple protein sources (soybean meal, fish meal, sunflower meal, canola meal), and fiber from alfalfa meal and soy hulls. Medicated with Bovatec (lasalocid) at 30 g/ton for coccidiosis prevention. Select this feed based on how the animal looks, not its weight.

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Manufacturer Specifications

Guaranteed Analysis

Nutrient	%
Crude Protein (min)	19.0 (includes ≤1.5% from NPN)
Crude Fat (min)	2.5
Crude Fiber (max)	12.0
Calcium (min/max)	0.85–1.3
Phosphorus (min)	0.4
Salt (min/max)	0.55–1.0
Selenium (min)	0.39 PPM
Vitamin A (min)	2,500 IU/lb
Moisture (max)	not confirmed

Note: Umbarger website shows incorrect placeholder values (12% protein); specs above sourced from retailer tag scan.

Key Ingredients / Active Components

• Steam-flaked corn, barley, oats — energy base
• Soybean meal, fish meal, sunflower meal, canola meal — multiple protein sources
• Alfalfa meal, soy hulls — fiber
• Molasses — palatability
• Lasalocid (Bovatec) at 30 g/ton — coccidiostat

Official Feeding Rate

• Rate: 3–4% of body weight daily depending on body condition and target weight
• Introduction: Transition gradually; select feed based on animal appearance not weight
• Species notes: Show lambs; not for other species

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Show Circuit Use

Sources: umbargershowfeeds.com/lamb-19/, themillstores.com

How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It

Umbarger’s most popular ration. Used as the base for the entire show program with supplements layered on top based on what the individual animal needs. The manufacturer’s guidance to “select feed based on look, not weight” reflects the Umbarger philosophy of condition-based feeding decisions.

Real-World Feeding Rate

• Typical rate: 3–4% body weight; adjust up or down based on condition
• Introduction timeline: Start at project purchase; transition over ~2 weeks

Common Deviations from Label

No significant deviations noted from available sources.

Breed-Specific Notes

No breed-specific notes found.

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Phase Protocols

Weeks 12–9 | Foundation Phase

Primary base feed from project start. Feed alongside quality forage. Introduce supplements based on the animal’s starting condition.

Weeks 8–6 | Condition Building Phase

Continue at 3–4% body weight. Add Loaded for animals needing fat cover; add Star Glo for animals needing fat reduction.

Weeks 5–3 | Fill & Shaping Phase

Adjust rate based on target weight trajectory. Add Change Up for rib shape and fill.

Weeks 2–1 | Final Prep Phase

Fine-tune based on weight class target. Add Bulletproof for bloom and rack shape.

Show Week (Days 5–1)

Maintain at appropriate rate. Use Show Shake for hydration/stress support.

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Stacking Protocols

The Lamb 19% is the foundation; Bulletproof (bloom), Star Glo (fat burning), Loaded (cover), and Change Up (fill) are layered on top based on the animal’s individual needs at each phase.

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Budget Alternatives

• Sunglo Show Lamb — comparable complete textured show lamb base
• Show-Rite NewCo Lamb Feed — comparable show base with Alltech technology

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