Naked Oats

Conventional oats which are high in fibre have traditionally been fed to animals with rumens, such as sheep and cattle.

Unlike conventional oats, Naked Oats have no husk. They are high in protein, fat and energy but low in fibre.

This makes them eminently suited to markets where oats have not traditionally been consumed. They can also play a new role in old markets such as feed for racehorses. Without the husk, the naked oat has a very high energy content — higher than wheat or barley. Growers are reporting protein levels of 14-15 per cent, although this varies markedly across regions.

Naked Oats have been used in new emerging markets such as brewing and baking as well, which gives more options to interested growers.