CopRice Rice Bran is a high energy, high protein feed ingredient that can be fed to all classes of livestock as part of a balanced diet. Rice Bran is the outer layer of the brown rice grain and is produced by milling brown rice into white rice. CopRice Rice Bran is contains good quantities of essential nutrients including Energy, Protein, fat, Biotin, Vitamin E, Pantothenic acid, Niacin and Omega 6 Fatty acid (Linoleic acid).
| Features |
Benefits |
| High in "cool & safe" energy from Rice Bran Oil. |
CopRice Rice Bran contains a minimum of 17% Rice Bran Oil. Rice Bran oil is concentrated energy that is readily utilised by animals. |
| High in good quality protein and amino acids. |
CopRice Rice Bran contains protein of high biological value. It contains good quantities of essential amino acids. |
| High in anti-oxidants. |
CopRice Rice Bran contains good quantities of Vitamin E, tocopherols and tocotrienols which help protect the bodies’ cells against oxidative damage by free radicals. |
| High in Biotin. |
CopRice Rice Bran contains good quantities of biotin which is involved in metabolism and is also important for hoof hardness. |
| High in Niacin. |
CopRice Rice Bran contains good quantities of Niacin which is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein. |
| High in Pantothenic Acid. |
CopRice Rice Bran contains good quantities of pantothenic acid which is essential for the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and protein. |
| High in Omega 6 Fatty Acids. |
CopRice Rice Bran is a rich source of Omega 6 fatty acids – Linoleic acid. Omega 6 Fatty acids are essential for good skin and coat condition and are also important for increasing egg size when fed to laying hens. CopRice Rice Bran is great for laying hens to increase egg size. |
| Extremely palatable. |
CopRice Rice Bran has a great nutty taste that animals and birds really love. |
Listed below are the recommended maximum levels that CopRice Rice Bran should be included in the diets of animals and birds. CopRice Rice Bran must be used as an ingredient in a balanced diet. Do not feed as the only source of nutrients.
| Animal / Bird |
Recommended Maximum Percentage
Iinclusion In Diet |
| Chicks / Broilers |
Up to 15% of diet |
| Laying Hens |
Up to 25% of diet |
| Weaner Pigs |
Up to 15% of diet |
| Growing / Finishing Pigs |
Up to 20% of diet |
| Horses |
Up to 30% of diet |
| Dairy Cows |
Up to 30% of diet |
| Beef Cattle |
Up to 30% of diet |
| Sheep |
Up to 30% of diet |
The above feeding rates are to be used only as a guide.
Always ensure that CopRice Rice Bran is stored in a cool, clean, dry place. This product has not been heat stabilised.
Always ensure that animals have access to cool clean water at all times.
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