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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