Gold Dust Packet
Homogenized, pasteurized probiotic drench with live micro-organisms — gut health, fill management, and show-day appetite support
Always read and follow product labels for feeding and sheep safety.
Overview
Gold Dust Packet is a homogenized, pasteurized feed supplement containing live micro-organisms for direct feeding to sheep, goats, swine, and cattle of all ages. It is used both as a drench during shows and to supplement reduced feed intake for controlling body fill. At $26 per packet, it is positioned as a show-week and show-day gut health product. The manufacturer references “Stock Show Secrets guides” as additional use documentation.
Manufacturer Specifications
Guaranteed Analysis
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Note: Guaranteed analysis not available from product page.
Key Ingredients / Active Components
- Live micro-organisms (specific strains not disclosed)
- Homogenized and pasteurized formulation
Official Feeding Rate
- Rate (Sheep/Goats): 20 cc per head/day (initial drench); 10 cc per head/day (topical use when diluted 50/50)
- Rate (Cattle): 1 oz per 100 lbs daily
- Rate (Swine): 20 cc daily; 15 cc via medicator
- Introduction: Can be used as needed — not strictly a daily program product
- Species notes: All ages of sheep, goats, swine, and cattle
Show Circuit Use
Sources: rulesupplements.com/products/gold-dust-packet
How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It
Gold Dust Packet is a show-box staple — used to maintain gut health during the high-stress show period when animals are traveling, changing water, and eating inconsistently. The fill control function (drenching to manage how much the animal is eating when feed must be reduced before the ring) is a specific show use case. The manufacturer references Stock Show Secrets guides for extended protocol information.
Real-World Feeding Rate
- Typical rate: 20 cc per head for sheep/goats (consistent with label)
- Introduction timeline: Show week and show day use primarily
Common Deviations from Label
No significant deviations documented. The topical 50/50 dilution use mirrors the GORGE product topical protocol.
Breed-Specific Notes
No breed-specific notes found.
Phase Protocols
Weeks 2–1 | Final Prep Phase
Use to maintain gut health during increased handling and any pre-show travel.
Show Week (Days 5–1)
Primary use window. Drench daily to maintain gut health, appetite, and consistent digestion in an unfamiliar show environment.
Show Day
Use as a drench to support appetite and fill management before entering the ring.
Stacking Protocols
With GORGE: Both are liquid probiotic drenches — confirm with Rule Supplements whether both should be used or if Gold Dust Packet replaces GORGE during show week. With Wintex Punch: Electrolytes + probiotics is a standard show travel pairing. With Composed or Attitude Adjustment Paste: Gut health + calming is the common show-morning protocol.
Budget Alternatives
GORGE (also Rule Supplements) serves a similar probiotic drench function. The Formula provides similar gut health support in powder form as a daily topdress. At $26, Gold Dust Packet is already budget-accessible.
Community Tips
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Pairs Well With
- GORGE
- Wintex Punch
- Composed
- 3 Hours Out
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wintex Punch | Rule Supplements | Powder | Mid-Range | — |
Sources
- https://rulesupplements.com/products/gold-dust-packet (manufacturer)