Cotton seed oil cake also known as cottonseed meal is a protein rich byproduct of the cottonseed oil extraction process After oil is mechanically extracted from cottonseeds the residual solid material is processed to create a nutritious animal feed It typically contains 40 45 crude protein making it comparable to soybean meal as an animal protein source Cotton seed oil cake is also characterized by its moderate fat content of 2 4 and high levels of essential minerals such as calcium phosphorus and potassium which are vital for livestock growth and health This cake serves as an excellent supplement in the diets of livestock and poultry contributing to muscle development energy provision and overall well being However careful processing is required to reduce the harmful effects of gossypol a toxic compound naturally found in cottonseeds ensuring safe consumption for livestock Hence cotton seed oil cake is a sustainable and cost effective feed option for farmers aiming to provide balanced nutrition for their animals