The ruminant digestive system - University of MinnesotaExplore further
2020-8-15u2002·u2002Ruminant stomachs have four compartments: the rumen, the reticulum, the omasum and the abomasum. Rumen microbes ferment feed and produce volatile fatty acids, which is the cow's main energy source. Rumen microbes also produce B vitamins, vitamin K and amino acids. In calves, the esophageal grooves ...
Get Price