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Is Cotton Seed a Protein Concentrate? What Livestock Farmers Need to Know

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According to Feedipedia, cottonseed meal, the byproduct of oil extraction, typically ranges from 30% to over 50% crude protein on a dry matter basis. However, simply having a high protein content doesn't automatically qualify cotton seed as a true protein concentrate for all livestock, due to significant processing variables and the presence of antinutritional factors.