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Cows are ruminants. They have a foregut fermentation chamber that contains millions of bacteria which help break down the plant matter that the cow has swallowed. The gas that is produced--being methane--from the fermentation process needs to be released, hence the fact that cows need to belch almost once per minute. Chewing is to stimulate further digestion that the rumen bacteria could not do themselves, plus it also puts more "water" (in the form of saliva) into the rumen to help bacteria move around, reproduce and consume what the cow has swallowed.
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How much is too much chewing?
there is never to much chewing because you chew every single day to eat ,if we didn't chew we would chock on our food ,so...........there is no such thing as chewing to much.But if it was gum to much chewing would be 1 hour or so.
How can one easily avoid belching?
Sometimes if a food causes heartburn or indigestion it can in turn cause belching. If you avoid those food that may help with your belching issues. You may also want to try eating a little slower, or not eating so much in one sitting.
What are three things that release harmful substances into the air?
any motors like cars, machinery-lawnmowers, combines, etc. Cows belching (yes, true) because there are so mamy, and factories spewing out noxious smoke.
Are cows useful?
Very much so, yes.
Why do cows sit down when its raining?
Cows only lay down when they are chewing their cud and resting after eating their fill. They don't lay down for any other reason, even when a storm or rain-shower is coming or happens. See the related question below for more.
What was the Aztec livestock?
they had pigs, cows and so much more
Do cows and horses live on ranges?
Yes. Cows and horses are commonly found on rangelands, especially beef cattle (no, not the "cows" that are in feedlots, but actual beef cows), not so much dairy cattle.
How much does a cows brain wiegh?
Around half a kilogram or so.
What is the answer to 8x plus 4x?
If the question was: "What is the answer to 8 cows plus 4 cows ?", you'd have no trouble with it. Why are 'x's so much more mysterious and harder to handle than cows are ??
Do cows have green stains on their tongue?
yes from eating so much grass
How did Charlotte parkhurst die?
cancer of the tongue from chewing so much tobacco
Is chewing imortant or necassary?
Yes. Chewing is necessary so as to not choke on food.
