Livestock Digestive Systems

This structure controls the passage of air and feed

urinary and fecal materials are mixed together in poultry

The substance that emulsifies fats

blind-ended tube found at the junction of the small intestine and the large intestine of poultry

Vitamins and minerals are absorbed into the blood stream here.

The muscular organ that aids in digestion by mechanically mixing and grinding food in an avian

This is the passageway for food and water from the mouth to the stomach

This is considered the “true stomach” in ruminants

the act of swallowing

The organ consist of two glands, the endocrine gland and the exocrine gland

This organ stores bile

This organ’s purpose consists of detoxification of harmful compounds, metabolism of proteins, carbs, and lipids, storage of carbohydrates when needed, and destruction of red blood cells

This organ’s purpose is the storage of food in the avian

This is the act of bringing food into the mouth

This is the act of chewing

Where urinary and fecal matter exit the avian digestive tract

5 to 15% of fiber is digested here

This is part of a livestock anatomy that is responsible for secreting hormones such as insulin and glucagon

This stomach absorbs water aids in grinding food and absorbs volatile fatty acids

The majority of water is absorbed here

Secretes fluids necessary for digestion