👉 Ruminal is a part of the digestive system where food is broken down by enzymes and bacteria. This process occurs in the small intestine, which is located at the end of the duodenum (the first segment of the small intestine). The rumen produces methane gas as waste is digested, which contributes to the overall nitrogen balance in the body. Ruminal metabolism differs from that of other parts of the digestive system. In contrast to the small intestine's role in absorbing nutrients and water
