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Rice Bran Oil - Feed Ingredient

Rice bran oil is an oil extracted from the outer layer of rice grains (Oryza sativa). It is a byproduct of the rice milling process and is known for its high content of unsaturated fatty acids, gamma-oryzanol, and vitamin E. The oil is commonly used in equine feed formulations due to its caloric density and nutritional benefits.

Rice bran oil is primarily included in horse diets as a source of fat, providing concentrated energy while being low in starch. The presence of gamma-oryzanol, a natural plant sterol, has been studied for its potential effects on muscle development and antioxidant properties. However, its specific impact on equine health remains an area of ongoing research.

Rice bran oil has an omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid ratio of approximately 20:1, making it relatively high in omega-6 fatty acids compared to other oils, such as flaxseed oil. While omega-6 fatty acids are essential, excessive amounts in the diet relative to omega-3s may imbalance the diet.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Rice Bran Oil as an ingredient.

Feeds, Supplements & Products
Turbo Racing (Mitavite)
EnergyEnergy
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
Turbo Racing by Mitavite is a high energy feed intended to support the training, performance and recovery of high performance horses.
Ultra Growth (Cox Vet Lab)
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
MuscleMuscle
PerformancePerformance
Ultra Growth from Cox Vet Lab is a liquid supplement which is intended to be used as a muscle growth supplement. Ultra Growth is formulated with rice bran oil and corn oil to assist in weight gain.
WES Energy Boost (St.Hippolyt)
EnergyEnergy
FatFat
ImmunityImmunity
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
WES Energy Boost by St.Hippolyt is an energy supplement made with linseed oil, germ oil and hemp oil. It is intended to support the immune system, as well as skin and coat of all horse types.
XLR8 (Mitavite)
EnergyEnergy
ExerciseExercise
Gut HealthGut Health
PerformancePerformance
XLR8 by Mitavite is an oat-free micronized feed intended for horses in training, racing and competition.
Xtra Cool (Mitavite)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Gut HealthGut Health
NutritionNutrition
Xtra Cool by Mitavite is intended to be a high fibre, low starch feed suitable for horse and ponies, from stall rest to moderate work.
Yearling Prep (Mitavite)
Bone HealthBone Health
GrowthGrowth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Yearling Prep by Mitavite is an oat-free muesli intended to support the development of growing horses.
Zero (Hygain)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
FiberFiber
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Zero by Hygain is a low starch and sugar feed designed for horses with metabolic disease or sensitivity to sugars. It is formulated with 15% protein, 4% fat and 35% fibre. It contains both organic and inorganic minerals as well as yeast.

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