adjective
- relating to or affecting the rumen (the first stomach of a ruminant animal)
Usage: veterinary; biological
Examples
- The veterinarian examined the cow’s ruminal contents.
- Ruminal acidosis is a common digestive disorder in cattle.
- The researchers studied ruminal fermentation patterns.
- Proper ruminal function is essential for healthy digestion in sheep.
- The farmer monitored ruminal pH levels in his herd.
- Ruminal microorganisms help break down cellulose in grass.