koeprotsesse
Koeprotsesse refers to the complex biological and chemical transformations that occur within a cow's digestive system, primarily within its rumen. This multi-compartment stomach is crucial for the digestion of plant-based material, which cows, as ruminants, are uniquely adapted to consume. The process begins with the ingestion of forage, which is then mechanically broken down through chewing and mixed with saliva. The partially chewed food, known as cud, is then regurgitated and re-chewed, a process called rumination, which further breaks down the fibrous material.
Within the rumen, a vast ecosystem of microorganisms, including bacteria, protozoa, and fungi, plays a vital
Following fermentation in the rumen, the digesta moves to the reticulum, which acts as a filter, separating