Digestive System of Ruminant

4 digestive compartments

Rumen ( part 1)

• largest part, actually a specialized part of oesophagus.
• can hold up to 50 gallons of undigested food ( cudd)
• contains bacteria that soft and digest food (cellulose) and provide a source of protein.
• bacteria respire anaerobically so fermentation occurs - resulting in the production of gases.
• this is a symbiotic…