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Equine Production
Exam 3 Digestion
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Agriculture
Undergraduate 3
11/16/2008
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Foregut
 Definition
  • Transprtaion and absorption of vitamins, minerals, sugars, starches and proteins
Term

Hindgut

Cecum and Colon

 Definition
  • Fermentation and absorption by bacteria
  • Fatty acids and Vitamins produced and provide energy source
Term

Lips

 Definition
  • Tactile and selective in choosing soft young grasses
Term
Teeth
 Definition

Mares 36-40

Geldings 40 (canines

  • incisors
  • molars
Term
Hypsodonty Index
 Definition
  • Height of 3rd molar divided by witch of 2nd molar
Term
Salivary Glands (3)
 Definition
  1. Parotid
  2. Submaxillary
  3. Sublingual
  • small ammounts of amylotic activity
  • Lactoperoxidase
  • IgA
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