HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -The rumen. The rumen (on the left side of the animal) is the largest stomach compartment and consists of several sacs. It can hold 25 gallons or more of material depending on the size of the cow.

Detailed explanation-2: -The rumen is sometimes called the “paunch”. It is lined with papillae for nutrient absorption and divided by muscular pillars into sacs. The rumen acts as a fermentation vat by hosting microbial fermentation. About 50 to 65 percent of starch and soluble sugar consumed is digested in the rumen.

Detailed explanation-3: -The rumen is adapted for the digestion of fibre. It is the largest compartment of the adult ruminant stomach. The rumen is sometimes described as a ‘fermentation vat’.

Detailed explanation-4: -The rumen is sometimes called the “paunch.” It is lined with papillae for nutrient absorption and divided by muscular pillars into the dorsal, ventral, caudodorsal, and caudoventral sacs. The rumen acts as a fermentation vat by hosting microbial fermentation.