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| + | ==Introduction to the Forestomach== | ||
| + | * The majority of the ruminant diet is composed of complex plant carbohydrates, for example cellulose. In the [[The Rumen - Anatomy & Physiology|rumen]], these are broken down by fermentation by bacteria and protozoa. | ||
| + | * The fermentation process produces 1-2 litres of gas each minute which is eliminated via the [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|oesphagus]] by [[Eructation - Anatomy & Physiology|eructation]]. | ||
| + | ===[[Forestomach Nutritional - Pathology|Nutritional Pathology]]=== | ||
| + | ===[[Forestomach Inflammation - Pathology|Inflammatory Conditions]]=== | ||
| + | ===[[Forestomach Proliferative - Pathology|Proliferative Pathology]]=== | ||
| + | ===[[Forestomach Other Conditions - Pathology|Other Conditions]]=== | ||
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Introduction to the Forestomach
- The majority of the ruminant diet is composed of complex plant carbohydrates, for example cellulose. In the rumen, these are broken down by fermentation by bacteria and protozoa.
- The fermentation process produces 1-2 litres of gas each minute which is eliminated via the oesphagus by eructation.