Quote:
Originally Posted by R Leo
Hey Larry, did you know that when calves suckle, it raises a flap in their throat that directs liquid past the rumen to the reticulum where the nutrients can be properly digested. That's why it is important to use a nipple when bottle or bucket feeding.
|
Learn something new everyday.
I knew the nipple on the bucket is necessary, but I didn't know exactly why. With Bovines being Ruminants though, it makes all the sense in the world.