Sure Champ® Appetite Plus® Gel
Fast-acting oral gel for appetite and hydration support during stress — Amaferm prebiotic, MOS, B-vitamin complex, Vitamin E, and zinc for immediate digestive and immune support
Always read and follow the product label for feeding directions and copper safety before feeding to sheep.
Overview
Sure Champ® Appetite Plus® Gel (formerly Vita Charge Gel) is a fast-acting oral gel for all livestock that provides immediate digestive and immune support during stress events — hauling, show weekends, weather swings, or any time a lamb goes off feed. It delivers Amaferm prebiotic, MOS, and a B-vitamin/Vitamin E/zinc package in a syringeable gel dosed on the back of the tongue.
Manufacturer Specifications
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | Level |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | 0.70% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 0.10% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 1.0% |
| Salt | 2.5–3.0% |
| Potassium (min) | 0.5% |
| Zinc (min) | 2,130 ppm |
| Vitamin E | 5,660 IU/lb |
| Vitamin B-12 (min) | 4,500 mcg/lb |
Key Ingredients / Active Components
- AO-Biotics® Amaferm® (Aspergillus oryzae fermentation product) — prebiotic, research-proven to enhance digestibility
- MOS (yeast extract) — normalizes gut microflora, supports immune system
- B-complex vitamins: B12, niacinamide, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, pyridoxine, thiamine, biotin, folic acid
- Vitamin E and ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
- Zinc proteinate; electrolytes (salt, potassium chloride)
- No copper listed in the published ingredient list (see Review Flags)
Official Feeding Rate
- Rate: Sheep/goats — growing 5 mL, mature 10 mL, orally on back of tongue, up to 2x daily
- Introduction: None required — situational/rescue product
- Species notes: All livestock; cattle dose differs (10–15 mL by weight)
Show Circuit Use
Sources: manufacturer page, PBS Animal Health, Valley Vet listings
How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It
Show-box staple in the Vita Charge/Sure Champ system: dosed at hauling, on arrival at the show, and any time a lamb backs off feed in a strange barn. BioZyme positions it as the immediate-response companion to the daily Amaferm products (Extreme, Spark, Liquid Boost) — the daily products maintain intake, the gel rescues it.
Real-World Feeding Rate
- Typical rate: 5–10 mL per label; commonly given the night before hauling and each morning at the show
- Introduction timeline: none — works fast by design
Common Deviations from Label
None documented yet — forum/YouTube research pending (see Review Flags).
Breed-Specific Notes
None found.
Phase Protocols
Weeks 2–1 | Final Prep Phase
Keep a tube in the show box; dose at hauling practice if the lamb is a nervous traveler.
Show Week (Days 5–1)
Dose on arrival and daily as needed to hold intake through the stress of a strange barn.
Show Day
5–10 mL in the morning if the lamb is off feed or off water.
Stacking Protocols
Designed to stack with the rest of the Sure Champ Amaferm system — daily Sure Champ Extreme or Spark at home, Liquid Boost in the water at shows, Appetite Plus Gel for immediate rescue. Same product family as Clench Gel (scours) and Climate Control Gel (heat) — the three gels cover different show-box emergencies.
Budget Alternatives
- Probiotic paste generics from farm stores (Probios-type) — similar concept without Amaferm
- Dyne High Calorie Liquid — different mechanism (calories vs. gut support) but the other classic off-feed rescue
Community Tips
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gut Candy Paste | Stock Show Secrets | Paste | Mid-Range | 10cc twice daily (sheep) – 15cc twice daily (sheep) |