美国养猪课件Swine_Digestion_Amy_Van_Buskirk.pptVIP

Swine Digestion Lesson By: Amy Van Buskirk Pigs are Non-Ruminants Definition of a Non-Ruminant Single stomach Eat feed low in fiber Humans are also non-ruminants Parts of the digestive tract 1. Mouth 2. Esophagus 3. Stomach 4. Small Intestine 5. Large Intestine What does the digestive system do? Breaks down feedstuffs into ….. simple chemical parts….. so the pig can absorb….. and utilize them . What role does the mouth play in digestion Breaks down feed stuffs by chewing Adds saliva to help in digestion What does the esophagus do? Muscles contract to move the food down to the stomach