Ruminants Flashcards
The reticulum and rumen do/do not have secretory glands
Do not
Which part of the ruminant stomach is called the “honeycomb”
Reticulum
What are the four parts to a ruminant stomach
Reticulum, rumen, omasum, abomasum
Which part of the stomach is the “true” stomach
Abomasum
In horses, microbial fermentation is ______ the small intestine
Behind
In cows, microbial fermentation is ________ of the small intestine
In front
Which part of the ruminant stomach is the largest
Rumen
The omasum can be called
Many plies
What is the primary function of the omasum
Remove water
What is the name for the opening at the bottom of the esophagus
Reticular or esophageal groove
What kind if fermentation happens in the rumen
Anaerobic
No oxygen
The pH of the reticulo-rumen is
Neutral
The microorganisms in the rumen are primarily
Protozoa and bacteria
The actions of the reticulo-rumen produce
1.
2.
3.
CH4
H2
CO2
To switch diets it takes around two weeks to go from a ____ diet to a ___ diet
Forages
Grain
What is it called when the cow regurgitates chewed food back into the mouth for more chewing, then swallows, over and over
Rumination
How long will a cow ruminate
7-10.5 hours a day
Saliva is very high in ________ which helps minimize pH changes, acts as a buffer
Bicarbonate
These digest feed (particularly cellulose) and provide essential nutrients
Microorganisms
How long does feed stay In the rumen for roughage
48-52 hours
How long does feed stay in the rumen for grains
18-22 hours
_______ ______ is important in allowing feed particles to pass to the omasum.
Particle size
Belching =
Eructation