Livestock Digestive Systems and nutrition

The abomasum is the fourth part of the _____________________ stomach and is also referred to as the __________________stomach.(more than one answer)

• true

• herbivore

• omasum

• monogastic

Ruminants rely on microorganisms for the digestion of roughages. These microorganisms are very diverse and consist of (more than one answer)

• bacteria

• viruses

• protozoa

• fungi

An example of a livestock pseudo-ruminant (monogastric) digestive system is the _______________ digestive system.

• pig

• goat

• horse

• cattle

The main part of the digestive system that makes it possible for the pseudo-ruminants (monogastric) to digest roughage is the

• colon

• cecum

• stomach

• small intestines

Digestion is

• the process of breaking down feed into simple substances that can be absorbed into the bloodstream.

• third compartment of the herbivore stomach.

• feed stuffs that are high in fiber.

• a very muscular organ, which normally contains grit or stones that function like teeth to grind.

The avian digestive system is found in _____________________ livestock.

• cattle

• horse

• poultry

• pig

An example of a monogastric livestock animal is

• sheep

• cattle

• horse

• swine

Absorption is

• the parts of the body involved with chewing and digestion feed.

• the taking of the digested parts of the feed into the bloodstream.

• feedstuffs hign in fiber.

• the largest section of the ruminent stomach

For chickens, the stomach where gastic enzymes and hydrochloric acid is known as the

• gizzard

• crop

• cloaca

• proventriculus

The organ of prehension for a cow is the

• fingers

• beak

• lips

• tongue