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What substances does saliva contain when forage and feed are consumed?
Saliva contains sodium, potassium, phosphate, bicarbonate, and urea when forage and feed are consumed.
What is the function of saliva in the mouth of a ruminant?
Saliva aids in chewing and swallowing, contains enzymes for breakdown of fat and starch, and is involved in nitrogen recycling to the rumen. Its most important function is to buffer pH levels in the reticulum and rumen.
How do cattle harvest forages during grazing?
Cattle harvest forages during grazing by wrapping their tongues around the plants and then pulling to tear the forage for consumption.
What is the tube-like passage through which the bolus moves from the mouth to the reticulum called?
The tube-like passage through which the bolus moves from the mouth to the reticulum is called the esophagus.
What carries the substances from the mouth to the reticulum?
Muscle contractions and pressure differences carry the substances from the mouth to the reticulum through the esophagus.
Test your knowledge of the digestive system of monogastric and ruminant animals. Learn about the functions of different parts of the digestive system and how ruminants use their mouth to harvest forages.
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