Bran. Another low nutritive, but filling, grain product commonly used is
wheat bran. Bran is high in fiber, low in energy, and about 15% protein.
Not only is it extremely high in phosphorus, but it also binds calcium in a
horse's body. This characteristic makes bran useful to balance high calcium
diets of legume hays. Half a pound of bran a day is a nice treat and may
increase a horse's water consumption, especially if fed as a mash. Although
the presence of bran in a horse's diet may increase the volume of its
manure, bran is not a laxative. In fact, if bran is overfed, a horse could
become constipated.
Does anybody have more info on rice bran? I'll see what I can dig up.
Happy Trails,
Karen
in Gardnerville
& Weaver
& Rocky