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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

What Else Do Dairy Producers & Nutritionists Need To Know?

Higher Milk Production and Butterfat:

In trial after trial, whole cottonseed has been proven to increase both milk production and milk fat when added to dairy cow rations.5

Improved Body Condition:

Research has shown that the fat in whole cottonseed improves body condition, which can lead to better reproductive performance.2

Highly Digestible:

Whole cottonseed is highly digestible since its energy is primarily from fat.6

Widely Available:

Since whole cottonseed is a byproduct of the cotton ginning process, it is widely available and often competitively priced.

Hay Supplement:

Can be used to supplement poor quality grass hay for pregnant and nursing cows to supply energy and protein.7

Dairy Advisory Council Members

Cory Colburn

Nutritionist
Genuine Livestock Nutrition Counsulting
Wisconsin

Jeff Hall

Jeff Hall

Producer
Hall Dairy | Utah

Kevin Harvatine, Ph.D.

University Researcher
Penn State University
Pennsylvania

Amy May Hopper

Amy May Hopper

Cottonseed Merchant
The Andersons Inc | Missouri

Larry Johnson

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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