Voltage
Promotes feed and water consumption during stress — Amaferm prebiotic for immune support and appetite
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Overview
Voltage is a 30cc tube paste containing Amaferm prebiotic, designed to promote feed and water consumption during stress periods — particularly show travel, pen changes, and the show environment. At $11.95 per tube (or case of 6), it is one of the most affordable products in the Essential Show Feeds line. Amaferm is a well-documented prebiotic manufactured by BioZyme Inc., commonly included in show livestock supplements for its appetite stimulation and immune support properties.
Manufacturer Specifications
Guaranteed Analysis
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Note: Guaranteed analysis not available from product page.
Key Ingredients / Active Components
- Amaferm (Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract — prebiotic by BioZyme Inc.)
- Additional ingredients not disclosed
Official Feeding Rate
- Rate: Not specified; packaged as 30cc tube
- Introduction: Use during stress periods
- Species notes: Show livestock (sheep implied)
Show Circuit Use
Sources: essentialshowfeeds.com/lamb-products
How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It
Voltage targets the classic show travel problem: animals going off feed and water in an unfamiliar environment. Amaferm is a proven prebiotic that enhances the rumen environment and stimulates appetite and water intake — both critical for animals arriving at a show facility after a long haul. The paste format makes it easy to administer on arrival.
Real-World Feeding Rate
- Typical rate: Not found; 30cc tube suggests a single full-tube dose per administration
- Introduction timeline: On arrival at the show facility; potentially repeated through show week
Common Deviations from Label
No data found.
Breed-Specific Notes
No breed-specific notes found.
Phase Protocols
Show Week (Days 5–1)
Administer on arrival at show facility and as needed throughout the show week when animals are off feed or water.
Show Day
Use in the morning if the animal is not eating well before the show class.
Stacking Protocols
With Composure: Appetite support + calming is a complete show-arrival and show-morning protocol — Voltage restores feed/water intake, Composure manages anxiety. With Keep’N On: Three-product show-morning drench: Voltage (appetite) + Composure (calming) + Keep’N On (muscle shape).
Budget Alternatives
Amaferm is also available in Umbarger’s supplement line and other show feeds at lower cost per dose. BioZyme’s Sure Champ product (available at Tractor Supply) uses the same Amaferm prebiotic in a show-specific format.
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Pairs Well With
- Composure
- Keep'N On
- Foundation
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appetite Express Probiotic Granules | Sullivan's | Powder | Mid-Range | 0.5 oz/day top-dress |
| MoorMan's® ShowTec® EatMoor™ | MoorMan's ShowTec | Powder | Mid-Range | 2 oz/day – 4 oz/day |
| ShowBoss Biomend | Kent Feeds | Pellet | Mid-Range | 1 oz/head/day (sheep) – 3 oz/head/day (sheep) |
| Sure Champ® Liquid Boost | BioZyme (Sure Champ) | Liquid | Mid-Range | 1 oz/day |
| GORGE | Rule Supplements | Liquid | Mid-Range | 10 cc per head/day – 20 cc per head/day |
| Sure Champ® Climate Control Gel | BioZyme (Sure Champ) | Paste | Mid-Range | — |
Sources
- https://www.essentialshowfeeds.com/lamb-products (manufacturer)