give the function of rumen. define animals in which rumen is present.
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The rumen (on the left side of the animal) is the largest stomach compartment and consists of several sacs. It can hold 25 gallons or more of material depending on the size of the cow. Because of its size, the rumen acts as a storage or holding vat for feed. Aside from storage, the rumen is also a fermentation vat.
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The rumen have many tiny organisms which aid in the digestion of food such as hay and grass. Rumen organisms ferment food and produce volatile fatty acids which is cow's main energy source. Rumen microbes also produce vitamin B , vitamin K and amino acid.
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