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THE POWER OF RICE & RICE BRAN<br />

COPRICE STRATEGICALLY UTILISES RICE AND RICE BRAN IN ITS FEEDS TO PRODUCE<br />

BALANCED, CONSISTENT AND HIGHLY DIGESTIBLE RATIONS FOR HORSES AND PONIES.<br />

THESE SCIENTIFICALLY FORMULATED PELLETS PROVIDE OPTIMUM NOURISHMENT FOR<br />

HEALTH AND FITNESS TO ACHIEVE CONDITIONING AND PERFORMANCE TARGETS.<br />

ORIGIN OF RICE BRAN<br />

Rice bran is the outer layer of the of the rice grain, removed by<br />

polishing brown rice to become white rice. It is a highly nutritious<br />

product that is a rich source of energy, protein, vitamins, minerals,<br />

fatty acids and fibre, therefore a valuable ingredient to add to<br />

feed to boost the nutritional content.<br />

RICE MILLING PROCESS<br />

Paddy Rice<br />

Brown Rice<br />

White Rice<br />

Rice Hulls<br />

RICE BRAN<br />

DIGESTIVE BENEFITS OF RICE<br />

Feeding trials conducted at the University of Queensland have<br />

demonstrated that rice is digested in the small intestine.<br />

This is extremely important for horses and ponies. Feeding other<br />

grains such as corn, barley and oats can result in undigested<br />

starch following from the small intestine to the large intestine.<br />

This undigested starch can then ferment resulting in excitability<br />

‘fizziness’ and digestive upsets.<br />

The rice brain oil in diets high in rice bran may enhance the<br />

digestion of starch in the small intestines, for rice bran oil slows<br />

the rate of digestion through a horse’s stomach and intestinal<br />

passage. This allows for more time for complete digestion of starch<br />

and helps reduce the risk of acidosis, colic and laminitis, which are<br />

associated with the fermentation of starch in the horse’s hindgut.<br />

NUTRITIONAL BENEFIT OF RICE BRAN<br />

The health and productivity benefits of rice bran in equine feed are well<br />

documented, having been well-researched in Australian and international<br />

studies. Rice bran contains:<br />

• A high oil content (up to 26%), providing<br />

a great source of energy.<br />

• A significant amount of protein (up to 15%),<br />

which is essential for muscle growth<br />

and development.<br />

• A well balanced amino acid profile, that<br />

compares favourably with other cereal bran.<br />

• Highly digestible form of Metabolisable<br />

Energy.<br />

• An excellent source of vitamins B and E,<br />

which help strengthen the immune system<br />

and support energy metabolism.<br />

• Antioxidants, macro and micro-minerals,<br />

which contribute to superior health and<br />

improved condition.<br />

COMPOSITION OF<br />

A GRAIN OF RICE<br />

Bristles<br />

Hull<br />

BRAN<br />

LAYERS<br />

Starchy<br />

endosperm<br />

Embryo<br />

Stalk<br />

TYPICAL RICE BRAN NUTRIENT<br />

LEVELS PER kg FEED<br />

TYPICAL ANALYSIS<br />

Metabolisable Energy (DM) 14MJ<br />

Dry Matter 91.8%<br />

Crude Protein 15%<br />

Neutral Detergent Fibre 22%<br />

Acid Detergent Fibre 10%<br />

Fat (by Acid Hydrolysis) 16.3%<br />

Fat (at Ether Extract) 22%<br />

Digestibility (DMD) 79.6%<br />

Protein Degradability 75%<br />

in rumen<br />

Ash 8%<br />

VITAMINS<br />

Vitamin E<br />

336mg<br />

Vitamin B1<br />

10.6mg<br />

Vitamin B3<br />

309mg<br />

MACRO-MINERALS<br />

Calcium<br />

0.9mg<br />

Magnesium<br />

6.2mg<br />

Phosphorus<br />

17mg<br />

MICRO-MINERALS<br />

Manganese<br />

630mg<br />

Zinc<br />

185mg<br />

ANTIOXIDANT<br />

Gamma Oryzanol 2000mg<br />

TYPICAL COMPOSITION OF RICE BRAN OIL<br />

Type<br />

Name Content<br />

Mono-unsaturated<br />

Mono-unsaturated<br />

Saturated<br />

Poly-unsaturated<br />

Poly-unsaturated<br />

Linoleic<br />

Oleic<br />

Palmitic<br />

Omega 6<br />

Omega 3<br />

39.8%<br />

38.3%<br />

16.2%<br />

3.5%<br />

2.2%<br />

NUTRITION THAT STACKS UP

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