noun an animal that chews cud, such as a cow, sheep, or deer
In veterinary medicine, ruminants require specialized care due to their complex digestive systems, with veterinarians often treating conditions such as bloat and acidosis in these animals.
Ruminants are animals that have a unique digestive system that allows them to ferment food in a specialized stomach before further digestion, commonly found in livestock such as cattle, sheep, and goats.
Ruminants are a group of mammals characterized by their four-chambered stomachs and ability to regurgitate and re-chew their food, including species like deer, antelope, and giraffes.
In a scientific article about animal behavior, a writer may discuss the unique digestive system of ruminant animals.
A veterinarian may specialize in treating ruminant animals such as cows, sheep, and goats.
An ecologist studying grazing patterns may focus on ruminant species and their impact on grasslands.