OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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Which best represents the diet of a ruminant?
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bulky foods, some concentrates, water
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all concentrates and water
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soya, cereals, water
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barley, wheat, oats with some water
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -An example of a good ration which can be given to animals not on pasture is 3 parts of maize, part sunflowers and 1 part unshelled groundnuts. The ration is fed at the rate of 2-3% of body weight each day. Green growing grass contains all the nutrients but in the dry season grass contains little protein and vitamins.
Detailed explanation-2: -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. Because of its size, the rumen acts as a storage or holding vat for feed.
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