Table 3. Analyzed nutrient composition of the tested cottonseed meal

Nutrient Value
ME (MJ/kg) 9.7
Crude protein (%) 45.1
Crude fat (%) 1.7
Crude fibre (%) 8.6
Ash (%) 6.8
Indispensable amino acids (g/kg)
 Arginine 46.7
 Lysine 21
 Methionine 6.9
 Threonine 14.6
 Tryptophan 5
 Valine 21.5
 Histidine 13
 Leucine 26.7
 Isoleucine 14.4
 Phenylalanine 24.8
Minerals (g/kg)
 Calcium 1.8
 Total phosphorus 9.1
 Sodium 0.45
 Potassium 1.3