Question 45
Livestock ManagementThe rabbit is able to utilize forages because
- A.it has an enlarged caecum that digests fibre
- B.the small intestine is rich in microbes
- C.the mouth has large molars for grinding
- D.the length of the gut is relatively short.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (it has an enlarged caecum that digests fibre)
Explanation
Microbes in the large caecum digest fibre.