Oats (whole)

Reggie contains whole oats. Oats are fibrous, contain less starch than wheat or barley, and hence are a low energy dense ingredient. They are also rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA).

Flaked Peas are a good source of protein, and can be used instead of soya and other protein sources. They are high in sugar and starch, contributing to energy levels. Although they contain low amounts of oil, the oil present is unsaturated. Peas contain reasonable quantities of B vitamins, but are low in methionine, cysteine and tryptophan.

Straw (pellets)

The straw pellets are crumbles of ‘Nutritionally Improved Straw’ (NIS). They are an excellent source of digestible fibre, but are low in protein and other nutrients such as minerals and vitamins, with the exception of sodium. As a crumble rather than the normal-sized pellets they are much easier for small animals to eat, and encourage a more appropriate jaw action during chewing.

Soya (oil, Hipro pellet)

Soya is rich in amino acids (threonine, lysine, methionine and cysteine. In addition soya has a high oil content, and is an excellent source of the essential fatty acid, linoleic acid (C18:2; w-6 fatty acids). Heat processing partially breaks down the plant cell wall rendering the nutrients more available and reduces the levels of ANF (which would otherwise reduce the digestibility of the protein). The oil (soya oil) is extracted for the linoleic acid, and the residue is known as soya bean meal, which may then be incorporated directly into animal feeds or processed further. This meal may then be incorporated directly into animal feeds or pelleted. The term Hipro indicates the hulls extracted prior to process are not reblended, and therefore it is lower in fibre, but higher in protein than other meals. They are a good source of vitamins B and D.

Wheat (torrified)