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The Role of Gut Microbiota in the Digestive Efficiency of Herbivorous Mammals

Quick fact

The gut microbiota of a cow can produce up to 70% of the cow's daily energy through the fermentation of plant fiber, turning indigestible cellulose into volatile fatty acids.

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You’ve heard that cows can eat grass, but humans can’t. What hidden partner allows them to turn that tough, fibrous plant into energy?