Crease
High-lysine, high-protein supplement for rapid improvement in muscle expression, handling quality, and skin condition
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Overview
Crease is Essential Show Feeds’ muscle expression and handling supplement, formulated with 44% crude protein and 17% lysine. The lysine level is exceptionally high — lysine is the first limiting amino acid for muscle synthesis in lambs, making this product specifically targeted at rapid muscle improvement. The manufacturer claims it delivers “rapid improvement” without burning loin edges, which is a common concern with high-protein muscle products. Priced at $69.95.
Manufacturer Specifications
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | % |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | 44 |
| Lysine | 17 |
| Crude Fat (min) | |
| Crude Fiber (max) | |
| Moisture (max) |
Key Ingredients / Active Components
- High lysine protein source (specific ingredients not disclosed)
- 44% crude protein base
Official Feeding Rate
- Rate: Start at ½ scoop daily for younger animals; progress to 1 scoop per feeding for developed animals
- Introduction: Start low and build up — implied gradual introduction
- Species notes: Show livestock (sheep implied by lamb products page placement)
Show Circuit Use
Sources: essentialshowfeeds.com/all-products/p/crease
How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It
Crease is a targeted muscle tool — used when muscle expression and the crease visible in the loin and top need improvement. The “does not burn loin edges” claim addresses a specific concern show feeders have with high-protein products: that pushing protein too hard can create a tight, sharp loin edge that judges penalize. The lysine-forward formula suggests it may be derived from crystalline lysine, blood meal, or a similar high-lysine protein source.
Real-World Feeding Rate
- Typical rate: ½ to 1 scoop/day, scaled to animal maturity (consistent with label guidance)
- Introduction timeline: Start young animals at ½ scoop; work up as the animal develops
Common Deviations from Label
No data found.
Breed-Specific Notes
No breed-specific notes found. Loin muscle expression is the primary criterion separating placings in most market lamb classes.
Phase Protocols
Weeks 8–6 | Condition Building Phase
Introduce Crease to begin building muscle expression. Earlier introduction allows more time for the lysine-based muscle response to develop.
Weeks 5–3 | Fill & Shaping Phase
Continue. This is the primary phase for visible muscle improvement. Pair with FLARE for a complete shape and muscle program.
Weeks 2–1 | Final Prep Phase
Continue at full rate. Muscle quality heading into the show is a direct function of consistent lysine delivery throughout this phase.
Stacking Protocols
With FLARE: FLARE builds center body shape; Crease builds muscle expression over it. The two products address complementary aspects of the show animal’s top and body. With CHUB: CHUB builds fat cover; Crease builds muscle under it. Managing the ratio of fat cover to muscle expression is the central challenge in show lamb preparation — these two products give the feeder precise control.
Budget Alternatives
High-lysine protein concentrates and bypass protein supplements achieve similar amino acid delivery at lower cost. Blood meal (highest natural lysine source) as a commodity ingredient is an option for experienced feeders comfortable with mixing their own rations.
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Pairs Well With
- Foundation
- FLARE
- CHUB
Sources
- https://www.essentialshowfeeds.com/all-products/p/crease (manufacturer)