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Ruminants are a group of mammals that have evolved multiple stomachs and eat a predominately vegetation-based diet (herbivores). Because these animals eat a diet with a very low caloric density, the animals need to get all the nutrients out of the food they eat. Therefore, the animals expend energy to gather and eat the vegetation then lay down or relax somewhere and regurgitate (throw up) a small portion of the grass they just ate. They then chew their cud (re-masticate that small portion) to break down the tough undigestible plant fibers and release the digestible sugars from the inside of the plants. Without chewing their cud, these animals would not be able to get enough calories from the food they eat to support a healthy life.
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Are the birds non ruminants?
Yes, birds are non-ruminants.
Are canines present in ruminants?
yes canine teeth are present in ruminants
Are all foregut fermenters ruminants?
Yes. Hind-gut fermentors are psuedo-ruminants.
Are elephants ruminants?
no..............
What are the major differences in nutritional requirements of ruminants and non-ruminants?
The major difference is protein sources. Ruminants require less protein than non-ruminants, and consequently require more fibre in their diet than non-ruminants. Non-ruminants cannot digest fibre and cellulose nearly as well as ruminants can, and thus need higher concentrate feedstuffs to actually do well.
What animals are examples of non-ruminants?
following are the non ruminants..........HUMANS,PIG,MOUSE,HORSE etc
Are there examples of ruminants and non-ruminants in Africa?
Yes indeed! Ruminants include wildebeest, hartebeest, cape buffalo, gazelles, springbok (and all other species of antelope) and giraffes. Non-ruminants include lions, zebras, hyenas, crocodiles, baboons, hippos, rhinos, etc.
Are all cloven animals ruminants?
Not all cloven animals are ruminants. Cloven animals, or even-toed ungulates, include both ruminants, like cows and sheep, which have a specialized stomach for fermentation and digestion, and non-ruminants, like pigs and hippos, which do not. While ruminants possess a complex stomach structure that allows them to break down fibrous plant material through fermentation, non-ruminants have simpler digestive systems. Thus, while there is overlap, the two categories are distinct.
Are cattle ruminants?
Yes.
Are geese ruminants?
No, geese are not ruminants. Ruminants are a specific group of animals, such as cows and sheep, that have a specialized stomach with multiple chambers, allowing them to digest plant material through fermentation. Geese, being birds, have a different digestive system that includes a gizzard for grinding food, but they do not have the multi-chambered stomach characteristic of ruminants.
How does the blood glucose concentration of ruminants and non ruminant vary with the randal state and the age of the animal?
In ruminants, blood glucose concentrations tend to be lower than in non-ruminants due to their unique digestive processes, which involve fermentation and rely heavily on volatile fatty acids for energy. During the weaning stage, both ruminants and non-ruminants may experience fluctuations in blood glucose as their diets change, but ruminants typically adapt to a more stable glucose level as they mature. In older animals, ruminants generally maintain more consistent glucose levels, while non-ruminants may show more variability based on dietary intake and metabolic demands. Overall, the age and nutritional state significantly influence blood glucose levels in both groups, with ruminants displaying a more stable metabolic response.
What are ruminauts?
don't you mean ruminants?
