August 9, 2025

Effect of feeding increasing levels of whole cottonseed on milk production, milk components and milk fatty acid profile in lactating dairy goats.

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Feeding whole cottonseed improved milk fat and fatty acid profiles in lactating dairy goats, indicating diet benefits.

Increasing whole cottonseed levels enhanced milk fat and lactose concentrations in dairy goats.
Milk fatty acid profile showed improvements, particularly in beneficial monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
Dairy goats demonstrated higher rumination time without negative impacts on dry matter intake or digestibility.
Up to 180 g whole cottonseed/kg DM can be incorporated, promoting healthier milk and supporting marketability.

Martins et al. (2025) studied this question.

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