Advance in Detoxication Technology of Cottonseed Meal and Its Application in Poultry Production

Cottonseed meal (CSM) is a by-product of cottonseed oil extraction. CSM is rich in protein and amino acids, and often considered as a potential source of high-quality protein. However, the application of CSM in livestock and poultry production is limited due to the existence of free gossypol and other anti-nutrients. The nutritional characteristics of cottonseed meal, detoxification methods of cottonseed meal and their applications in poultry production were reviewed in this paper, attempting to provide references for the reasonable application of cottonseed meal in animal production.