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The primary site for microbial fermentation of ingested feed in the ruminants takes place in ___.

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Rumen
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Omasum
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Reticulum
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Mouth
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Solution

The correct option is A Rumen
The rumen is the primary site for microbial fermentation of ingested feed in the ruminants. The rumen serves as a large fermentation vat in which bacteria and other microorganisms reside. These microbes are capable of breaking down feedstuffs that the cow cannot.

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