How to Feed Rice Bran for Weight Gain

Rice bran is a byproduct of the milling process that converts brown rice to white rice. It's a supplement for feeding horses as it's 20 percent fat, 1 percent fiber and 8 percent protein. Rice bran provides horses with extra fat, energy, and vitamin E, and horse owners commonly use it to help an underweight horse pack on some pounds.

Instructions

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      Buy stabilized rice bran, which is fortified with vitamin E to keep it from going rancid due to its high fat content, if you don't intend on using it all in a week or less. A warm or humid climate will also accelerate rancidity. Buy powder or pellets depending on your horse's preferences.

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      Feed the horse 1 or 2 lbs. of rice bran per day for the best results. Don't feed the horse more than 2 lbs. of rice bran per day.

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      Supplement the rice bran with high-calorie feed, such as alfalfa hay.

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      Continue feeding the horse rice bran for four to five weeks to see the benefits.