Gossypol Intake from Cottonseed Feedstuffs - A Performance Concern for Ruminants?

Cottonseed is a product of the cotton-fiber industry that is extensively used as an energy and protein source in dairy cattle diets. It provides a unique blend of protein, energy and fiber compared with other feedstuffs. Cottonseed is fed to dairy cows at 10 to 15 % of the total diet dry matter (DM). Diets containing more than 15 % cottonseed