ShowBoss FATfetti
60% rumen-protected fat granule for increasing body condition and cover in show livestock — safe for all species including ruminants; hydrolyzed animal and vegetable fat with BHT preservation
Always read and follow product labels for feeding and sheep safety.
Overview
ShowBoss FATfetti is Kent’s high-fat conditioning supplement — a 60% fat granule built on hydrolyzed animal and vegetable fat plus partially hydrogenated animal fat. The rumen-protected formulation is specifically noted as safe for ruminants, addressing a key risk with straight fat supplementation (ruminal dysfunction). Vitamin E is included. At 2–3 oz/day for sheep, it delivers concentrated fat-based calories in a small volume. Choline chloride is present for fat metabolism support.
Manufacturer Specifications
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | Level |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | 0.5% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 60% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 1% |
Key Ingredients / Active Components
- Hydrolyzed animal and vegetable fat (preserved with BHT) — primary 60% fat source
- Animal fat (partially hydrogenated)
- Sugar foods by-product (palatability/binding)
- Calcium carbonate — mineral
- Choline chloride — fat metabolism support
- Vitamin E supplement — antioxidant
Official Feeding Rate
- Rate: 2–3 oz per head per day for sheep (top-dressed)
- Introduction: Any phase when cover is needed
- Species notes: Cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats — “safe for all species, even ruminants”
Show Circuit Use
Sources: kentfeeds.com
How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It
FATfetti is the fat cover layer in the ShowBoss stack — used alongside Final Drive (muscle) and Lowdown (fill) to achieve the complete show condition package. The rumen-protected designation is a selling point over straight fat oils, which can cause rumen problems at high doses. At 2–3 oz/day for lambs, it adds meaningful fat without the risks of straight fat supplementation. Granular form top-dresses easily.
Real-World Feeding Rate
- Typical rate: 2–3 oz/day for lambs
- Introduction timeline: 6–8 weeks out when cover building is needed
Common Deviations from Label
No deviations found.
Breed-Specific Notes
No breed-specific notes found.
Phase Protocols
Weeks 8–6 | Condition Building Phase
Start at 2 oz/day for lambs needing cover. Build toward 3 oz/day if cover is behind.
Weeks 5–3 | Fill & Shaping Phase
Continue at effective rate. Monitor cover weekly — reduce if over-conditioning.
Weeks 2–1 | Final Prep Phase
Maintain at 2–3 oz/day to hold cover into show.
Show Week (Days 5–1)
Continue to maintain condition through travel and show.
Stacking Protocols
Fat cover layer of the ShowBoss stack. Pairs directly with Final Drive (muscle) and Lowdown (fill). Conceptually conflicts with Fit N Finish (which trims fat) — avoid running both at full rates simultaneously.
Cross-Brand Notes
Comparable rumen-protected or fat supplement products:
- Sunglo Liquafat — 99% fat liquid (flax/soybean/coconut oil blend)
- MoorMan’s ShowTec Fast Fat — 5% fat mini-pellet conditioning supplement
- Sunglo Sumo — 70% fat milk-based meal
- Umbarger Dyne — 48% fat liquid (PetAg)
FATfetti at 60% fat is more concentrated than Fast Fat (5%) but similar to Sumo/Liquafat products.
Budget Alternatives
- Commodity vegetable oil (soybean, flax) — similar fat concentration at much lower cost; not rumen-protected
- Sunglo Liquafat — comparable fat supplement in liquid form
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Pairs Well With
Avoid Combining With
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Octane Power Fuel Extreme | Purina Animal Nutrition | Extruded Nugget | Premium | 4 oz/day – 8 oz/day |
| Sunglo Liquafat™ | Sunglo | Liquid | Budget | 1 oz/day – 2 oz/day |
| Sunglo Sumo™ | Sunglo | Powder | Premium | 0.125% body weight/day – 0.25% body weight/day |
| THICC | Rule Supplements | Powder | Mid-Range | 3 oz per head/day – 6 oz per head/day |
| Umbarger Loaded | Umbarger Show Feeds | Loose Grain | Mid-Range | 0.25 lbs/day – 1.0 lbs/day |
| Show-Rite Muscle-In-Motion | Show-Rite | Pellet | Mid-Range | 4 oz/day – 6 oz/day |
Sources
- https://kentfeeds.com/product/showboss-fatfetti/ (manufacturer)