Potential for Gossypol Toxicity When Feeding Whole Cottonseed to Beef Cattle

The feeding of whole cottonseed to beef cattle has increased over the last decade due to increased local cotton production. Whole cottonseed is a good source of both protein and energy for beef cattle rations. However, one should be aware of potential gossypol toxicity when feeding cottonseed. This...

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Main Authors: Robert O. Myer, Lee R. McDowell
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Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2003-04-01
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description The feeding of whole cottonseed to beef cattle has increased over the last decade due to increased local cotton production. Whole cottonseed is a good source of both protein and energy for beef cattle rations. However, one should be aware of potential gossypol toxicity when feeding cottonseed. This document is AN130, one of a series of the Animal Science Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date April 2003.  AN130/AN130: Potential for Gossypol Toxicity When Feeding Whole Cottonseed to Beef Cattle (ufl.edu)
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spelling doaj-art-813240aaa9b14ee78cb946e8901509902025-02-08T06:30:17ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092003-04-0120038Potential for Gossypol Toxicity When Feeding Whole Cottonseed to Beef CattleRobert O. Myer0Lee R. McDowell1University of FloridaUniversity of Florida The feeding of whole cottonseed to beef cattle has increased over the last decade due to increased local cotton production. Whole cottonseed is a good source of both protein and energy for beef cattle rations. However, one should be aware of potential gossypol toxicity when feeding cottonseed. This document is AN130, one of a series of the Animal Science Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date April 2003.  AN130/AN130: Potential for Gossypol Toxicity When Feeding Whole Cottonseed to Beef Cattle (ufl.edu) https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/108759AN130
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