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J. Anim Sci. 1950. 9:261-268.
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Motility Patterns of the Cecum of the Horse

C. E. Howell and P. T. Cupps

University of California1

Abstract

Motility studies of the cecum were conducted on a horse with a cecal fistula. The cecum appears to have a basic motility pattern which is modified by the presence of feed and water in the digestive tract.

Different roughages modify the motility of the cecum and water exerts a pronounced influence on the activity of the organ.

The patterns of activity suggest that the cecum acts as a reservoir for the partially digested feeds and its activity is coordinated to move ingesta on to the large intestine when more feed is eaten by the animal.

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1 Davis, California.






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