The quality of the food on our tables is inextricably linked to the quality of what our farm animals eat. A common but surprisingly volatile ingredient in this chain is De-Oiled Rice Bran (DORB). While it may look like a simple, inert powder, a silent battle against biology and physics rages within every bag. Here are four counter-intuitive truths about the hidden forces that must be managed to keep this staple ingredient safe and effective. 1. Fungus Doesn't Just Spoil Feed, It Heats It From the Inside Out Fungal contamination is a primary threat to DORB quality, thriving where moisture and organic material meet. But the real twist is that fungus doesn't just passively spoil the feed. As it grows, it actively generates its own heat through metabolic processes, causing the entire mass of DORB to warm up from within. This turns a seemingly stable product into a living, heat-producing ecosystem. The consequences are not just spoilage; they are a critical threat to animal health....