{"id":3479,"date":"2026-10-05T11:53:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T11:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ndrgkokalenterprise.com\/wheat-bran-vs-rice-bran-animal-feed\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T11:53:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T11:53:30","slug":"wheat-bran-vs-rice-bran-animal-feed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ndrgkokalenterprise.com\/ms\/wheat-bran-vs-rice-bran-animal-feed\/","title":{"rendered":"Wheat Bran vs Rice Bran: Which Is Better for Animal Feed?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Quick answer:<\/strong> Wheat bran has more protein (about 14\u201317%) and fibre and keeps well, making it a safe, bulky feed for cattle, goats and horses. Full-fat rice bran has more fat and energy but goes rancid quickly unless stabilised; de-oiled rice bran is cheaper and lower in fat. Choose wheat bran for consistency and storage, rice bran for energy at lower cost where it is fresh.<\/p>\n

Updated October 2026 \u00b7 NDRG Kokal Enterprise, Sarawak, Malaysia<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Key facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Wheat bran protein<\/th>\n14\u201317%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rice bran protein<\/th>\n12\u201314%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rice bran fat<\/th>\nAbout 12\u201320% (full fat)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shelf life<\/th>\nWheat bran longer; full-fat rice bran short<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best for<\/th>\nWheat bran: cattle, goats, horses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Laxative effect<\/th>\nWheat bran mild<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Comparison table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>\nWheat bran<\/th>\nRice bran (full fat)<\/th>\nDe-oiled rice bran<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Crude protein<\/td>\n14\u201317%<\/td>\n12\u201314%<\/td>\n14\u201316%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fat<\/td>\n3\u20135%<\/td>\n12\u201320%<\/td>\n1\u20132%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crude fibre<\/td>\n9\u201312%<\/td>\n8\u201312%<\/td>\n12\u201315%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy<\/td>\nModerate<\/td>\nHigh<\/td>\nLow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/td>\nGood<\/td>\nPoor unless stabilised<\/td>\nGood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

When to choose wheat bran<\/h2>\n