Phrases with «ruminant»

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The word "ruminant" refers to an animal that has a special digestive system which allows it to chew its food, swallow it, and then bring it back up to chew again. This process helps the animal extract maximum nutrients from its food. Cows, sheep, and goats are examples of ruminants. Full definition

«ruminant» + noun

Adjective + «ruminant»

Sentences with «ruminant»

  • Recognizing a need for the care of small ruminant animals such as goats and sheep, we are lucky to have Dr. Morgan Dawkins on board to provide his expertise. (hockessinanimal.com)
  • Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health Mechanism of retained placenta and its treatment by plant medicine in ruminant animals in Oromia, Ethiopia (academicjournals.org)
  • There are clear differences in the digestion of ruminants from other mammals, since they not only digest the plant matter but also the bacteria that live in the gut and digest the cellulose. (evolution-outreach.springeropen.com)
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