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Enteric fermentation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The digestive process in ruminant livestock such as cattle that produces methane as a byproduct of breaking down plant material.

AP course connection

Topic 5.7: 5.7 Meat Production Methods

Unit 5

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