Which one of the following domestic animals has lowest capacity of crude fiber digestibility?

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QUESTION

Which one of the following domestic animals has lowest capacity of crude fiber digestibility?

OPTIONS

(A) Pig
(B) Dog
(C) Ruminants
(D) Horse

ANSWER

(A) Pig

EXPLANATION

Pigs have the lowest capacity for crude-fiber digestion among the domestic animals listed because they are simple-stomached animals with limited hindgut fermentation. Dogs also have limited fiber digestion, whereas ruminants have extensive microbial fiber digestion and horses have substantial hindgut fermentation.

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