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Study: Cottonseed Boosts Dairy Milk Fat by 5%

4/10/2025

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A groundbreaking Penn State study reveals that adding 15% whole cottonseed to dairy cows' diets boosts milk fat concentration by 0.2% and daily fat yield by 5%. This nutrient-rich byproduct not only enhances milk quality without altering feed intake or protein levels but also keeps methane emissions steady, offering promising advantages for dairy farmers.

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A groundbreaking Penn State study reveals that adding 15% whole cottonseed to dairy cows' diets boosts milk fat concentration by 0.2% and daily fat yield by 5%. This nutrient-rich byproduct not only enhances milk quality without altering feed intake or protein levels but also keeps methane emissions steady, offering promising advantages for dairy farmers.