Have not been following all the notes on rice bran but I have some
stored in a shed and has been stored and used off and on for about
9 months. My question is does fat in the rice bran break down and
go bad like old oil does? It has a rancid smell to it. I am hesitant
to feed to my horses but I only feed it for the endurance races
and it is expensive to feed and throw out. Does anyone know? It
had been stored in a plastic bin made by Rubbermaid.
Reply:
This is off the subject a bit, but.....be sure that the plastic
containers you keep your feed in is NOT made from petroleum products.
I'm not too sure what compounds Rubbermaid uses. The majority of
plastic containers are not designed to carry feed and should have a small
sticker posted on the side indicating such. Most plastics by their
nature are petroleum product-based. Best bet - make a wooden grain bin
with feet to keep it off the ground and a very heavy wooden lid to keep
out moisture and critters. Or metal garbage cans. IMHO, if you have a
hint that it's bad, throw it out. Throwing away $50 in feed is much
cheaper than treating a sick horse.....
Good luck!
Jen & the Sunman