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*Horses have a region called the margo plicatus which separates the glandular and non-glandular parts of the equine stomach. The non-glandular area is lined with squamous epithelium (not columnar).

*Horses have a region called the margo plicatus which separates the glandular and non-glandular parts of the equine stomach. The non-glandular area is lined with squamous epithelium (not columnar).

*The equine stomach is relatively small (10% GIT) with a strong cardiac sphincter which prevents the animal from vomiting. The equine stomach is rarely empty and retention time is short as expulsion into the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]] stops when feeding stops.

*The equine stomach is relatively small (10% GIT) with a strong cardiac sphincter which prevents the animal from [[Control of Feeding - Anatomy & Physiology#The Vomit Reflex|vomiting]]. The equine stomach is rarely empty and retention time is short as expulsion into the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]] stops when feeding stops.

*A 500kg horse can produce 30ml of gastric juice in 24 hours

*A 500kg horse can produce 30ml of gastric juice in 24 hours