Livestock anatomy 





1. Ruminants 

Ruminant animals are animals of the suborder Ruminantia which are defined by their ability to ferment their food thanks to specially adapted compartmentalized stomachs. They chew a cud to help with digestion with their food being further broken down by microbial agents in their stomachs. They also have other similarities such as the fact they all have hooves for locomotor function. Some examples of these animals are yak, sheep, goats and deer, although there are many more types of ruminants in nature.


2. Non-Ruminants 

Non-ruminant animals are omnivores or carnivores with a single stomach compartment within the digestive system. They do not engage in the regurgitation and re-chewing of their food, as their digestive process is more linear and rapid2. Examples of non-ruminant animals include

  • Human
  • Horse
  • Swine
  • Fowl
  • Dog 









                            Differences between ruminants and non-ruminants 












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