Purina High Octane Supplements for Show Lambs
Targeted Nutrition to Build Muscle, Enhance Fill, Optimize Finish, and Support Performance
Understanding Purina High Octane Show Supplements
Feeding show lambs is all about precision. Muscle shape, rib expression, finish, and overall balance must come together at exactly the right time. Once a strong base ration is in place, success depends on making small, intentional adjustments instead of major feed changes.
That’s where Purina High Octane® show supplements come in.
The High Octane line is a group of targeted supplements designed to help exhibitors fine-tune specific traits throughout a lamb’s development. Rather than switching feeds every time something needs correction, High Octane products allow you to adjust muscle, fill, bloom, and intake based on what your lamb needs right now.
While many High Octane supplements can be used across multiple species, the strategy behind them changes by species. Lambs require a different balance of muscle, finish, and fill than goats, cattle, or hogs. That’s why we’ve broken the High Octane line down by species, starting here with show lambs.
If you’re raising other species, you can jump to those guides here:
Show Cattle – CLICK HERE
Show Goats – CLICK HERE
Show Hogs – CLICK HERE
Rockingham Cooperative Show Team Support for Lamb Exhibitors
Successful lamb projects come down to timing, observation, and knowing when to make adjustments. Through the Rockingham Cooperative Show Team, lamb exhibitors and their families have access to educational resources, feeding guidance, and hands-on learning opportunities focused on youth livestock projects. From understanding muscle and finish to managing intake and show-day prep, the Show Team is designed to help exhibitors make confident, informed decisions throughout the feeding period. Whether this is your first lamb or your fifth year showing, these resources are built to support success from start to finish. Learn more at https://www.rockinghamcoop.com/show-team.
What Judges Look for in Show Lambs
Before talking supplements, it’s important to understand the target.
In the show ring, judges evaluate lambs on:
Muscle expression and shape
Width through the rack and loin
Rib shape and body capacity
Proper finish and fat cover
Structural correctness and balance
Lambs that are too lean lack power. Lambs that are too fat lose muscle definition and handle. The goal is a lamb that is bold, expressive, and correctly finished without sacrificing freshness.
Where High Octane Supplements Work for Show Lambs
Purina’s targeted supplement chart for sheep shows how High Octane products support muscle development, fill, fat optimization, and digestive health. These supplements are tools, not a checklist, and are used strategically based on the lamb’s stage of development.
Below is how each category fits into a practical show lamb feeding program.
Supporting Muscle Development and Shape
Champion Drive™
Champion Drive is a high-protein supplement designed to support lean muscle development while remaining fat-cover neutral. It helps lambs express more shape through the rack and loin without adding excess finish.
Champion Drive is commonly used:
Mid-feeding period to build muscle
On lambs that need more expression and power
When muscle improvement is needed without softening
Fitter® 35 and Fitter® 52
The Fitter supplements allow exhibitors to fine-tune muscle expression and body fat levels.
Fitter 35 is often used to tighten appearance and sharpen muscle
Fitter 52 is used when lambs need more aggressive muscle support and fat optimization
Both options help lambs maintain a bold, muscular look while staying show-ring correct.
Enhancing Fill and Body Capacity
Ultra Full®
Ultra Full is designed to support lower body fill and rib shape without contributing fat. It promotes controlled digestive expansion, helping lambs look deeper and more complete through the middle.
Ultra Full is commonly used:
When lambs look shallow or tight
During holding periods
Late in the feeding cycle when appearance matters most
Depth Charge®
Depth Charge supports fill and volume using digestible fiber sources that help lambs maintain a full appearance for show day. It also helps support feed intake during times of stress.
Depth Charge works well:
When limit feeding
When lambs need added fill without weight gain
Alongside muscle-focused supplements
Managing Finish, Bloom, and Body Condition
Golden Ticket®
Golden Ticket supports bloom and growth while helping lambs maintain intake during stressful periods. It’s commonly used to improve freshness and ring presence without overpowering muscle shape.
Golden Ticket is often added:
In the final weeks before show
When lambs look flat or dull
When additional bloom is needed
Power Fuel® Extreme
Power Fuel Extreme is an energy-dense supplement designed to support body condition and fat cover. It’s used when lambs need more finish or additional calories to stay competitive.
This supplement is typically used:
When lambs are behind on condition
During colder weather or high-energy demand periods
Carefully, to avoid over-finishing
Heavy Weight®
Heavy Weight helps support growth and fat cover by increasing caloric intake. It’s used when lambs need more condition or bloom late in the feeding period.
Heavy Weight is commonly used:
On hard-keeping lambs
Late in the feeding cycle
When additional finish is needed
Supporting Intake and Digestive Health
Alleviate®
Alleviate is designed to support proper rumen pH and digestive comfort, especially during stressful situations such as hauling, ration changes, or show weekends. Lambs that feel better stay on feed and perform more consistently.
Alleviate is commonly used:
During travel and shows
When intake becomes inconsistent
When digestive stress is a concern
Putting It All Together in a Show Lamb Feeding Program
High Octane supplements allow exhibitors to make small, strategic adjustments instead of drastic changes that can create new problems.
A typical approach looks like:
Early feeding: establish structure and steady growth
Mid feeding: build muscle and shape
Late feeding: fine-tune fill and finish
Show season: manage stress, intake, and appearance
The most successful lamb projects come from watching the animal closely and adjusting intentionally.
Final Thoughts for Show Lamb Families
Purina High Octane supplements give lamb exhibitors control and flexibility as they fine-tune their projects. These targeted tools help balance muscle, fill, and finish so lambs peak at the right time instead of too early or too late.
Rockingham Cooperative is your locally-owned source for Purina High Octane® show supplements, and our team is here to help you match the right products to your lamb and your timeline. Whether you’re working to build muscle, add bloom, or manage finish leading into show day, stop by and talk with us about your project. We’re proud to support youth livestock exhibitors and help set your lamb up to look its best when it matters most. Your Locally-Owned Show Feed Store.