Talcum powder is made from a soft mineral called hydrous magnesium silicate that is found throughout the world. It is crushed, dried and milled to produce powder used in cosmetic products by millions of people.
The rumen and reticulum (reticulo-rumen) is the largest compartment of the cowâs stomach. Fiber, starch, sugar, and proteins are fermented by the microbes to form volatile fatty acids and microbial protein. Rumen papillae absorb volatile fatty acids.
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.he 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.