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==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
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The rabbit is a monogastric hindgut fermenter and is a herbivore. Microbes in the hindgut produce [[Volatile Fatty Acids|volatile fatty acids (VFAs)]] which are available to the animal for energy. Microbes also produce vitamins and protein, which are available only in minimal quantities as they are produced in the hindgut (see [[Hindgut Fermenters - Anatomy & Physiology|advantages and disadvantages of hid gut fermentation]]). Most microbial fermentation occurs in the [[Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology|caecum]] (as opposed to the [[Equine Alimentary System  - Anatomy & Physiology|horse]] where most occurs in the colon). Rabbits usually eat at dusk.
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The rabbit is a monogastric hindgut fermenter and is a herbivore. Microbes in the hindgut produce [[Volatile Fatty Acids|volatile fatty acids (VFAs)]] which are available to the animal for energy. Microbes also produce vitamins and protein, which are available only in minimal quantities as they are produced in the hindgut (see [[Hindgut Fermenters - Anatomy & Physiology|advantages and disadvantages of hid gut fermentation]]). Most microbial fermentation occurs in the [[Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology|caecum]] (as opposed to the [[Alimentary System  - Horse Anatomy|horse]] where most occurs in the colon). Rabbits usually eat at dusk.
    
==[[Monogastric Stomach - Anatomy & Physiology|Stomach]]==
 
==[[Monogastric Stomach - Anatomy & Physiology|Stomach]]==
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