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1. Rumen & Reticulum (also called the âReticulo-rumenâ or simply the âRumenâ): The capacity of an adult dairy cowâs rumen is about 184 liters (49 gallons) and the reticulum is about 16 liters (4.25 gallons). It is one of the most dense microbial habitats in the world. Microscopic organisms called rumen microbes break down (or digest) ingested feed by a fermentation process.
The average stomach can hold about 1.5 gallons of food and liquid at maximum capacity. It only holds food for three to five hours, before passing it along the digestive tract. The stomachâs main tool for digestion is the powerful mix of secretions collectively called gastric juices.