Gossypium

GOSSYPIUM (Cotton plant)

Cotton plant

  • Gossypol is the toxic agent in the seeds.
  • Ruminants are not usually affected. Young calves, swine and poultry are affected. Gossypol content of the cottonseed cake varies depending on the solvent used and method of extraction.
  • Inappetance, loss of weigh and lowered feed utilization are noticed.
  • Presence of ferrous sulphate in the diet prevents toxicity
Last modified: Thursday, 22 December 2011, 10:38 AM