Jun 13, 2019 — The ruminant system relies very heavily on the rumen segment of the stomach. For cattle to convert food into energy, their rumen must be healthy ...Components of the Ruminant ...A cow's large intestine is ...Caring for Your Cattle's Di...1 of 3While the ruminant digestive tract operates differently from the monogastric system, it is composed of the same six basic components: 1. Mouth. The mouth is where the process begins. Cattle will graze...Continue on proearthanimalhealth.com »2 of 3Of the six components in the cattle's digestive system, the most important part is the stomach. A ruminant animal's stomach has four distinct compartments, each with its specific function. These compa...Continue on proearthanimalhealth.com »3 of 3Gut health is crucial to ensuring any cow's long term health. The digestive functions of your cattle require balance, as any imbalance can severely impact the animal's overall health. Complications fr...Continue on proearthanimalhealth.com »