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Ruminant
Animal having a stomach with four compartments (remen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum). Their digestive process is more complex than that of animals having a true stomach. Ruminants include cattle, sheep and goats, as well as deer, bison, buffalo, camels and giraffes.
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- Industry/Domain: Agriculture
- Category: Agricultural programs & laws
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