Chewing the Cud- The Ruminant Digestive System
Explore the cow’s intricate ruminant digestive system, featuring a four-part stomach: the rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum. Delve into the process of rumination, where cows re-chew their ‘cud’ to aid digestion. This remarkable system uses fermentation, unique stomach compartments, and cud chewing to efficiently extract nutrients, embodying a unique marvel of the animal world.
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