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Alimentary

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Digestion Process of breaking down food molecules into energy and other useful components, which can then be absorbed into the bloodstream and distributed throughout the body to maintain good health and production.
Accessory Organs Liver, Gall Bladder, and Pancreas
Ruminant Cow, sheep, goat, deer
HG Fermenter Horses, Guinea Pigs, and Rabbits
Ruminant Chambers Rumen, Omasum, Abomasum, and Reticulum
Rumen Fermentation vat - microbial breakdown! Lots of bacteria to break down cellulose
Reticulum Traps larger particles for regurgitation
Omasum Water and inorganic mineral absorption
Abomasum True stomach”, secretes acids and enzymes
Ruminant stomach Compartmentalized stomach to aide in fermentation of a diet high in fiber and cellulose
Diseases Gastroenteritis Foreign Body Obstruction Bloat
Monogastric Dog, cat, human, pig
Differences Monogastric – One simple stomach. Ruminants – Large stomach divided into 4 compartments. One stomach, but hindgut serves fermentation function.
Gingiva periodontal mucous membrane that covers the bone of the upper & lower jaws.
masticating gather, cut, and grind food
plaque a bacteria laden film that coats the teeth
Bloat (alimentary system) gas & toxin build up causing the stomach to bloat, fatal
Peristalsis (alimentary system) movement of the organs to help pass food down the gastrointestinal tract
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