Description

Rice bran can be fed to pigs, poultry, cattle, sheep and horses as part of a balanced diet. It can also be used as a binder in pelleted feeds.

Rice bran is rich in protein and fat. It also contains high levels of the B-vitamins, vitamin E, and some trace minerals.

Nutrient content of rice bran:

• Dry matter: 91%
• Metabolizable energy: 2040 kcal/kg (925 kcal/lb)
• Crude protein: 13.5%
  • Methionine: 0.17% (78% available)
  • Cysteine: 0.10% (68% available)
  • Lysine: 0.50% (75% available)
  • Tryptophan: 0.10%
  • Threonine: 0.40% (70% available)
• Crude fat: 5.9%
• Crude fiber: 13.0 %
• Ash: 11.0%
  • Calcium: 0.10%
  • Total phosphorus: 1.70%
  • Non-phytate phosphorus: 0.24%