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What are the two digestive plans evolved by herbivores?

Foregut fermentation and hindgut fermentation

What are the main fermentation products of ruminant microbes?

Volatile fatty acids (acetate, propionate, butyrate) and methane and carbon dioxide

What is the function of cellulosomes in the rumen?

Cellulosomes are protein scaffolds containing multiple polysaccharide-degrading enzymes found on the surface of polysaccharide-degrading, anaerobic bacteria and fungi, allowing for efficient digestion of polysaccharides

How do microbial populations in the rumen change with changing diets?

<p>Microbial populations in the rumen change rapidly with changing diets. For example, the population of anaerobic fungi increases rapidly and transiently following feeding with fibers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is acidosis in the context of rumen microbiota?

<p>Acidosis refers to the inflammation of the rumen epithelium caused by pH changes, which can occur when transitioning from a fiber diet to a grain diet abruptly.</p> Signup and view all the answers