Forage Properties of Fresh and Composted Cotton Gin Byproducts as Feed Supplements
Cotton ginning generates millions of tons of byproducts every year. If not properly managed, these materials become waste, which may constitute significant environmental, economic, and logistical issues. The objectives of this study were to characterize fresh and composted cotton gin byproducts (CGB...
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| author | Femi Peter Alege Sean Paul Donohoe Jaya Shankar Tumuluru Christopher D. Delhom Cody D. Blake Joe W. Thomas |
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| description | Cotton ginning generates millions of tons of byproducts every year. If not properly managed, these materials become waste, which may constitute significant environmental, economic, and logistical issues. The objectives of this study were to characterize fresh and composted cotton gin byproducts (CGBs) for utilization as animal feed supplements and investigate the effects of composting on the forage properties. The study analyzed and compared the nutrients and energy contents of fresh and composted CGB from four commercial cotton gins in Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee states, USA. The results suggest that composting CGB may result in more than a 47% increase in fiber and crude protein and at least a 25% decrease in total digestible nutrients and net energy estimations. The differences in macro- and micro-nutrient contents and feed properties suggest that composting CGB may improve the potential for utilization as an animal feed supplement. Establishing the forage properties of CGB is crucial for determining animal feed formulations using CGB as supplements. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bf4fd50eb4ab4074b9721d9df6676b472023-12-22T13:45:48ZengMDPI AGAgriEngineering2624-74022023-10-01541955197010.3390/agriengineering5040120Forage Properties of Fresh and Composted Cotton Gin Byproducts as Feed SupplementsFemi Peter Alege0Sean Paul Donohoe1Jaya Shankar Tumuluru2Christopher D. Delhom3Cody D. Blake4Joe W. Thomas5USDA ARS Cotton Ginning Research Unit, Stoneville, MS 38776, USAUSDA ARS Cotton Ginning Research Unit, Stoneville, MS 38776, USAUSDA ARS Southwestern Cotton Ginning Research Laboratory, Mesilla Park, NM 88047, USAUSDA ARS Cotton Structure and Quality Research Unit, New Orleans, LA 70124, USAUSDA ARS Cotton Ginning Research Unit, Stoneville, MS 38776, USAUSDA ARS Cotton Ginning Research Unit, Stoneville, MS 38776, USACotton ginning generates millions of tons of byproducts every year. If not properly managed, these materials become waste, which may constitute significant environmental, economic, and logistical issues. The objectives of this study were to characterize fresh and composted cotton gin byproducts (CGBs) for utilization as animal feed supplements and investigate the effects of composting on the forage properties. The study analyzed and compared the nutrients and energy contents of fresh and composted CGB from four commercial cotton gins in Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee states, USA. The results suggest that composting CGB may result in more than a 47% increase in fiber and crude protein and at least a 25% decrease in total digestible nutrients and net energy estimations. The differences in macro- and micro-nutrient contents and feed properties suggest that composting CGB may improve the potential for utilization as an animal feed supplement. Establishing the forage properties of CGB is crucial for determining animal feed formulations using CGB as supplements.https://www.mdpi.com/2624-7402/5/4/120characterizationcompostgin trashnutrient compositionwaste utilization |
| spellingShingle | Femi Peter Alege Sean Paul Donohoe Jaya Shankar Tumuluru Christopher D. Delhom Cody D. Blake Joe W. Thomas Forage Properties of Fresh and Composted Cotton Gin Byproducts as Feed Supplements AgriEngineering characterization compost gin trash nutrient composition waste utilization |
| title | Forage Properties of Fresh and Composted Cotton Gin Byproducts as Feed Supplements |
| title_full | Forage Properties of Fresh and Composted Cotton Gin Byproducts as Feed Supplements |
| title_fullStr | Forage Properties of Fresh and Composted Cotton Gin Byproducts as Feed Supplements |
| title_full_unstemmed | Forage Properties of Fresh and Composted Cotton Gin Byproducts as Feed Supplements |
| title_short | Forage Properties of Fresh and Composted Cotton Gin Byproducts as Feed Supplements |
| title_sort | forage properties of fresh and composted cotton gin byproducts as feed supplements |
| topic | characterization compost gin trash nutrient composition waste utilization |
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