Dear Nutritionist,
It’s not just dairy cattle.
Dairy nutrition experts love
whole cottonseed, too.
Why Feed Whole Cottonseed?
This One Ingredient Boasts Many Benefits.
Here are the Facts
Source of
- Fat
- Fiber
- Protein
Benefits Include
- Increased milk production1
- Increased milk fat1
- Improved body condition
Don’t just take it from us.
“If you were to feed one ingredient, whole cottonseed would be the perfect ingredient. It’s high in protein, high in fiber, high in energy and highly digestible.”
“As early as the first day, calves can digest whole cottonseed. It supports growth and development – and they enjoy the taste.”
“We like the reliability of getting it to our farm and the consistency of each load. Plus, the cows do well with cottonseed in their ration!”
Our mealtime wishlist:
Energy primarily from fat, which doesn’t interfere with forage digestion2,3
Slow release of fat for better nutrient utilization1
High in digestible fiber and great for supplementing and extending low-quality forage2
Concentrated nutrients to help meet nutritional requirements without forfeiting dry matter intake4
Palatability to ensure desired feed intake
Have questions about buying and sourcing?
Check out the Cottonseed Marketplace.
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1 DePeters, 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
2 Horner, 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: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030288796794.
3 Lardy, G. (2018). Feeding corn to beef cattle. North Dakota State University. https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/feeding-corn-beef-cattle/
4 Anderson, M.J., et. al. 1984. Comparison of whole cottonseed, extruded soybeans, or whole sunflower seeds for lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 67(3):569-573. doi: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030284813405.
