Ante Up Show Lamb Mineral
Daily mineral supplement specifically formulated for show lambs — addresses the elevated nutritional demands of show life: stress, exercise, hauling, bracing, and temperature changes from clipping
Always read and follow product labels for feeding and sheep safety.
Overview
Ante Up Show Lamb Mineral is Stock Show Secrets’ dedicated sheep mineral supplement, designed specifically for the elevated nutritional demands of the show lifestyle — physical exercise from walking and bracing, stress from hauling and competition, and temperature regulation after clipping. It is SSS’s only sheep-specific (not multi-species) daily mineral. Available in 5 lb, 15 lb, and 35 lb pails with premium screw-top lids. At 0.5 oz/day, it is a low-inclusion supplement intended to top-dress over the base feed ration throughout the entire show program. The copper level is NOT publicly available online — this is the critical unknown for sheep safety and must be confirmed before publishing.
Manufacturer Specifications
Guaranteed Analysis
Not publicly available. No retailer or the manufacturer website publishes the label tag for this product. Contact SSS at (325) 294-4555 or info@stockshowsecrets.com to obtain the complete guaranteed analysis.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | — |
| Crude Fat (min) | — |
| Crude Fiber (max) | — |
| Moisture (max) | — |
| Calcium | — |
| Phosphorus | — |
| Copper | UNKNOWN — must verify before publishing |
Key Ingredients / Active Components
Not published online.
Official Feeding Rate
- Rate: 0.5 oz (½ oz) per head per day
- Scoop note: One full level scoop = 1.9 oz; use approximately ¼ scoop
- Introduction: Not specified; introduce gradually as standard practice
- Species notes: Show lambs specifically
Packaging
- 5 lb pail | 15 lb pail | 35 lb pail — premium screw-top lids
Sheep Safety
Copper — UNKNOWN/CRITICAL FLAG: Ante Up is a mineral supplement formulated specifically for sheep, which strongly implies the copper level is intentionally within sheep-safe range. However, the exact ppm is not published online by SSS or any retailer. A mineral formulated for sheep should be copper-safe, but this must be confirmed from the label before this product can be recommended on a sheep-focused website. Call SSS at (325) 294-4555.
Show Circuit Use
Sources: stockshowsecrets.com; arkcountrystore.com retailer listing; no forum threads found
How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It
As the only sheep-specific mineral in the SSS lineup, Ante Up is the foundational mineral support in any SSS-based show lamb program. Fed daily at 0.5 oz throughout the entire show program — typically from start (12 weeks out) through show day. Stacked with Gold Dust and/or TX T for a complete SSS supplement program.
Phase Protocols
All Phases | Daily Mineral Foundation
- Rate: 0.5 oz/day, top-dressed over grain ration
- Purpose: Supply essential minerals to offset the drain of show life — stress, exercise, and temperature regulation
Community Tips
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Pairs Well 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MoorMan's® ShowTec® #1 Mineral Supplement | MoorMan's ShowTec | Pellet | Budget | 2 oz/head/day – 2 oz per 100 lb body weight daily |
| Show-Rite Rite Factor® Multi-Species | Show-Rite | Pellet | Mid-Range | 3 oz/day |