rumen

• Premier et plus grand compartiment de l'estomac des ruminants, où les aliments avalés sont stockés et ramollis avant d'être régurgités sous forme de bol alimentaire (joug) pour une nouvelle mastication.

The first and largest compartment of the stomach of a ruminant animal, where ingested food is stored and softened before being regurgitated as cud for further chewing.

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   The largest compartment of the stomach of ruminant animals, where food is stored and partially digested before being regurgitated as cud for further chewing.

   Rumen (premier estomac des ruminants)

   • The rumen contains billions of microbes that help break down cellulose.
   • In cows, the rumen can hold up to 50 gallons of partially digested food.
   • The rumen's unique environment allows for the fermentation of plant material.

   Synonymesfardelpaunch