Kent N. Thompson, PhD
Buckeye Nutrition
When harvested from the field, rice in encased in the rice hull. Rice is then dried and the hull is removed during the initial stage of processing. The next stage of processing consists of removing the outer brown layer (rice bran) to produce white rice. Rice Bran then is composed of rice germ and several sublayers. Processing of rice bran is needed and produces variable fat levels ranging from 14% to 22% crude fat. Rice bran according to AAFCO definitions can fall into four processing categories, 1)Solvent extracted rice bran, 2) Rice bran, 3) Parboiled rice bran and 4) Stabilized rice bran. Each category has different nutrient levels and quality standards to define it. Thus, variability in “Rice Bran” can be large depending on the category of rice bran actually being sold. The level of free fatty acids in rice bran also will increase as rice bran ages. As the free fatty acid content increases in rice bran, the palatability will decrease. Stabilized rice bran is the only category of rice bran that is monitored for fatty acid content and it must contain less then 4% free fatty acids.
Ultimate Finish is a advanced feed formulated for horses involved in training, competition, showing, sales preparation and for all horses that would benefit from additional fat calories in their diet.. It is an extruded particle that is designed to improve palatability and nutrient availability. Ultimate Finish is a energy dense particle that provides horses a balance of calcium, phosphorus, trace minerals and vitamins with the benefit of optimal fatty acid profiles. It also contains a high quality protein source and many blood-building nutrients that are needed for all lifestyles of horses. The extrusion process used to make Ultimate Finish and, the added nutrients it contains contribute to it being a high quality fat supplement with a long shelf life and a guaranteed constant supply of nutrition for horses.
Ultimate Finish Rice Bran
Protein 12% 14%
Fat 25% 14-22%
Fiber 6% 12%
Calcium 1.0% .07%
Phosphorus .4% 1.5%
Ca:P Ratio 2.5:1 .05:1
Copper 20 ppm 13 ppm
Zinc 70 ppm 30 ppm
Calories 2000kcal/lb 1200kcal/lb
Economic Analysis (Lets Push the Pencil)
Use the prices of Ultimate Finish and rice bran in your area in the equations listed below to help determine the price per pound of fat or the feeding cost per day for the Ultimate Finish and rice bran. These examples assume a price of $21.00/bag for Ultimate Finish and $25.00/bag for rice bran.
Ultimate Finish Rice Bran
50 lbs X (.25% fat) = 12.5 lbs fat 50 lbs X (.20% fat) = 10 lbs fat
$21.00 per bag/12.5 lbs fat = $1.68/lb fat $25.00 per bag/10 lbs fat = $2.50/lb fat
Ultimate Finish Rice Bran
$21.00 per bag/50 lb bag = 42 cts/lb $25.00 per bag/50 lb bag = 50cts/lb
42 cts/lb X (2.0 lbs/day) =84 cts/day 50 cts/lb X (2.0 lbs/day) = $1.00/day
2.0 lbs/day feeding rate = .5 lbs fat/day 2.0 lbs/day feeding rate = .4 lbs fat/day
