Feedstuff Discovery - Whole Cottonseed

Whole Cottonseed

• Widely grown in the southern U.S.
• Used as a feed source for dairy and beef cattle, and does not require processing prior to feeding.
• Not used in monogastric feeds due to toxicity problems associated with gossypol (a yellow pigment).
• High in protein, energy, and fiber.

Average Nutrient Content

• Crude Protein = 23%
• Lysine = 1.0%
• Ruminant TDN = 96%
• Monogastric ME = N/A

Physical Description - white color, roundish oblong shape, and a fuzzy texture.