Coconut oil can be extracted using either mechanical expellers, or solvents (hexane). Mechanical expelled copra meal is of higher feeding value, because it contains typically 8-12% oil, whereas the solvent extracted copra meal contains on 2-4% oil. Premium quality copra meal can also contain 20-22% crude protein, and <20ppb aflatoxin. Copra meal is used as fodder for horses and cattle. Its high oil levels and protein are fattening for stock. The unique benefits of copra meal for horses and cattle has been researched by Dr T.J. Kempton. The protein in copra meal has been heat treated...