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Boost Cattle Performance With Whole Cottonseed
Whole cottonseed is a triple-nutrient feed ingredient, containing protein, available fat and effective fiber.1 This unique composition is especially valuable in cattle diets, making it a sought-after feedstuff for dairies across the U.S.
Fat
Helps improve body condition, which is vital for successful breeding.2
Protein
Supports muscle growth, animal development and lactation.3
Fiber
Supports rumen function and digestive health.4
Dairy Advisory Council Members
Cory Colburn
Nutritionist
Genuine Livestock Nutrition Counsulting
Wisconsin
Jeff Hall
Producer
Hall Dairy | Utah
Kevin Harvatine, Ph.D.
University Researcher
Penn State University
Pennsylvania
Amy May Hopper
Cottonseed Merchant
The Andersons Inc | Missouri
Larry Johnson
Advisor
Tactical Risk Advisors | Minnesota
Carl Old
Consultant/Nutritionist
A3 Cattle Company | California
Jesse Peterson
Nutritonist
GPS Dairy Consulting | Utah
Brett Reinford
Producer
Reinford Farms | Pennsylvania
John Robinson, Ph.D.
Professor and Extension Specialist – Cotton Marketing
Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension
Texas
Lee Van Kleeck, DVM
Nutritionist
Van Kleeck Dairy Services | Idaho
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2Comerford, J.W. (2014). Added fat in the ration of beef cows to enhance reproduction. Pennsylvania State University. https://extension.psu.edu/added-fat-in-the-ration-of-beef-cows-to-enhance-reproduction.
3Parish, J. (2009). Protein requirements of beef cattle. Mississippi State University Extension. https://extension.msstate.edu/sites/default/files/topic-files/cattle-business-mississippi-articles/cattle-business-mississippi-articles-landing-page/mca_apr2009.pdf.
4Parish, J. (2022) Fiber in beef cattle diets. Mississippi State University Extension website. https://extension.msstate.edu/sites/default/files/publications/publications/P2489_web.pdf.
5DePeters, E. J., Taylor, S. J., Franke, A. A., Aguirre, A. (1985). Effects of Feeding Whole Cottonseed on Composition of Milk. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 68, No. 4, pp. 902. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030285809073.
6Horner, J.L., et al. (1988). Effects of niacin and whole cottonseed on ruminal fermentation, protein degradability, and nutrient digestibility. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 71, no. 5, pp. 1239–1247., doi: 10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(88)79679-4.
7Stewart, L. and Rossi, J. (2010). Using cotton byproducts in beef cattle diets. Bulletin 1311. The University of Georgia and Ft. Valley State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and counties of the state cooperating. http://cottonpickin.tamu.edu/General%20Production/Georgia%20Cotton%20Byproducts%20for%20Beef%20Cattle%20B%201311_2.pdf.