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abomasum the fourth compartment of the ruminant stomach. It is an elongated sac, comparable in structure and function to the stomach of nonruminants. It lies in the right half of the abdominal cavity, largely on the abdominal floor, except in late pregnancy when it is pushed cranially by the enlarging uterus and may also be lifted from the abdominal floor. See also abomasal. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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researchers postulated that this process may affect protein digestion in
the abomasum and account for the fact that milk production in cows that
are chronically infected with C. ABOMASUM The fourth stomach is a true stomach, and it works
basically the same way your stomach does. Test
the left and right sides of the abdomen for displaced abomasum. |
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