Whole unprocessed cottonseed was fed to lactating cows in two trials. Total concentrates were fed at 1 kg/2 kg milk in excess of 9.1 kg per cow daily. In Trial I, 18 cows were fed a control ration. Cottonseed (1.9 kg) replaced an equivalent amount of regular concentrate for 20 cows. Milk production was higher from cows fed cottonseed, but percentage of protein was lower. Cottonseed feeding did not affect percentage of fat and solids-not-fat, intake of hay, silage, regular concentrate, or dry matter. Increased intake of digestible energy accounted for 75% of the increased production.
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