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Large Intestine Overview - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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===[[Equine Alimentary System - Anatomy & Physiology|Equine]]===
===[[Equine Alimentary System - Anatomy & Physiology|Equine]]===
Most digestion occurs in the large intestine. Taenia are present.
Most digestion occurs in the large intestine. Horses are hindgut fermenting herbivores and as a result have a very large caecum where microbial cellulases digest their fibre rich diet. Taenia are present which slow transit and thus aid the digestive process.
===Porcine===
===Porcine===