FVMB Licence 2020: Horses, compared with ruminants, digest more ineffective cellulosic feeds (high level of crude fiber). Why?

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Horses, compared with ruminants, digest more ineffective cellulosic feeds (high level of crude fiber). Why?

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reduced efficacy of mastication and a faster transit in digestive tract

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higher capacity of digestive tract

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low digestion rate in the stomach

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consume more than they need

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decreases the amount of faeces removed

Horses, compared with ruminants, digest more ineffective cellulosic feeds (high level of crude fiber). Why?