Management is key to your success with show animals. But management refers to more than just skin and hair care or having the latest and greatest in equipment and products. The heart of good management starts with a sound nutrition program and feeding your animals correctly to maximize their look.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf your animal\u2019s appetite is out of whack, they won\u2019t gain as efficiently as their genetics would lead you to believe they should,\u201d said Britney Creamer, BioZyme\u00ae<\/sup> Inc., Area Sales Manager. \u201cThis will result in not only lower average daily gains than you desire, but a dull look to their hair and skin, dull look to their eyes and even a more lethargic acting animal.\u201d<\/p>\n Appetite goes beyond your animal cleaning up at the feeder; it is the core to your animal\u2019s success. At Sure Champ, BioZyme\u2019s show livestock brand, we say this about show animals, \u201cif they aren\u2019t eating, you aren\u2019t winning.\u201d There is a lot of truth to that, as livestock, regardless of species, need to get a proper amount of feed and water to maximize performance \u2013 growth, soundness, muscling, and have the proper show ring \u201clook.\u201d<\/p>\n One of the best ways to keep your show animals eating and drinking is to start with a sound nutrition program that focuses on a fortified feed and keeps their gut health in check. Most nationally-branded show feed lines do a great job providing quality, fortified feed options. Additionally, there are many additives out there for every enhancement possible \u2013 muscle growth, soundness, hair quality, leanness, freshness \u2013 however, if their gut isn\u2019t working properly and absorbing nutrients, and\/or they aren\u2019t eating, none of those other additives really matter. Another important part of their diet is to keep it consistent, and not change their feed or add something new to it each day.<\/p>\n \u201cWe need to focus on the fact that if an animal\u2019s gut isn\u2019t working properly feeding all the additional additives is just like rolling down the window on the interstate and throwing money out! In order for feed and additives to do as they are designed to do, the gut of your animal must have the ability to digest and absorb those products and feeds effectively. One way to insure this is happening is by adding Amaferm\u00ae<\/sup> through a product such as Sure Champ\u00ae<\/sup> Cattle or Sure Champ Spark\u00ae<\/sup>,\u201d Creamer said.<\/p>\n Sure Champ Cattle includes Amaferm, a natural prebiotic designed to maximize the nutritional value of feed. It is research-proven to increase water and feed intake, both in grain and forage-based diets. In addition, research shows that Amaferm decreases body temperature in heat-stressed animals. Sure Champ Cattle is a pelleted, daily vitamin and mineral supplement that can be top-dressed or mixed into any feed ration.<\/p>\n Another product available and ideal for small species including sheep, goats and pigs is Sure Champ Spark. Spark is a pelleted, daily supplement that will enhance the nutritional value of your feed ration by increasing absorption and keeping the animal healthy. In addition to Amaferm, it includes MOS to trap bad bacteria, limiting their ability to do harm to digestive health and intake.<\/p>\n \u201cThese Sure Champ products work to keep your animal healthy, and a healthy animal is one that won\u2019t shy away from the feed bunk, water trough or bucket,\u201d Creamer said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"