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Does a Goat's Stomach Have Protein?

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An adult goat's rumen, the first of its four stomach compartments, hosts a microbial ecosystem capable of synthesizing all necessary B vitamins. But does a goat's stomach have protein? The answer is yes, both in the form of microbial protein synthesized by bacteria within the rumen and in the form of dietary protein that bypasses rumen digestion.