Cotton as a potential supplement for other animal feeds

The quest to find a substitute for hay in animal feeds has led to some taking a closer look at cotton residues as a potential supplement for other animal feeds. Dr. Tyron Wickersham of Texas AgriLife Research, a nutrition scientist at Texas A&M University analysed the feed potential of cotton. They have been looking at whether the chemical pre treatment could affect the cotton residue's nutritional value. He has said that cotton residue could be given to livestock with some precautions. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and the International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers.