Current use of rice products in animal diets

With a global production of over 600 million tonnes per year, rice is the most important food cereal and a basic ingredient for people all over the world. However, only 6% of total rice production is used in animal nutrition. Karel Thurman explains the current use of rice in animal diets and why it is such a fascinating ingredient for animals. By: Karel Thurman Adapted to growth in a variety of regions worldwide, rice (Oryza sativa L) consists of over 120,000 cultivars. Although the shape of t