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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.

* 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.

* 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]].

* 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 Nutritional - Pathology|Nutritional Pathology]]===

===[[Forestomach Inflammation - Pathology|Inflammatory Conditions]]===

===[[Forestomach Inflammation - Pathology|Inflammatory Conditions]]===

===[[Forestomach Proliferative - Pathology|Proliferative Pathology]]===

===[[Forestomach Proliferative - Pathology|Proliferative Pathology]]===

===[[Forestomach Other Conditions - Pathology|Other Conditions]]===

===[[Forestomach Other Conditions - Pathology|Other Conditions]]===