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==Introduction to the Forestomach==
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* The majority of the ruminant diet is composed of complex plant carbohydrates, for example cellulose. In the [[The Rumen|rumen]], these are broken down by fermentation by bacteria and protozoa.
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* 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]].
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==Forestomach Contents==
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===[[Forestomach Nutritional - Pathology|Nutritional Pathology]]===
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===[[Forestomach Inflammation - Pathology|Inflammatory Conditions]]===
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===[[Forestomach Proliferative - Pathology|Proliferative Pathology]]===
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===[[Forestomach Other Conditions - Pathology|Other Conditions]]===
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===[[Forestomach - Nutritional Pathology|Nutritional Pathology]]===
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===[[Forestomach - Inflammation|Inflammatory Conditions]]===
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===[[Forestomach - Proliferative Pathology|Proliferative Pathology]]===
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===[[Forestomach - Other Conditions|Other Conditions]]===