ruminant
Example of ruminant Animal
Deer, COW, GOAT, sheep
8-10%
what do we call the triangle portion of a horse hoof
frog
what is the barrel of the horse
abdomen area
softens and stores food
crop
largest compartment of ruminant stomach
rumen
guinea pig, horse
what is the outer portion of a horses hoof named
hoof wall
where are the withers located
peak of shoulder blade
grinds food
gizzard
How many compartments does a ruminant have in its stomach?
4
Where does primary digestion and fermentation occur in horse
large intestine
what is the scapula's nick name
shoulder blade
where is the flank located
waist line
stores bile
gall bladder
second compartment in line of the 4 compartmnents
reticulum
Where does initial absorption of nutrients occur in horses
small intestine
what two bones make up the knee of the horse
cannon bone and radius
where is the forelock of a horse
hair above forehead
produces bile
liver
true stomach of a ruminant
abomasum
how fast does food move through the small intestine in horses
2-4 hours
two bones just above the hoof
long and short pastern
where is the muzzle located
mouth and nose
primary purpose is to absorb waste water
ceca