Wholly cow! Yes, our fistulated cow is actually named Wholly--a name given to her even before she acquired the fistula. Marika Pappagianis, Large Animal Clinic Nursing Manager at the VMTH, explains how Wholly helps other animals and why having her on hand is so beneficial. | UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine

Ever Wondered How a Cow's 4 Stomachs Work? Rumen: The rumen ferments and breaks down tough plant fibres into simpler substances with the help of billions of microbes. Reticulum: The partially digested food forms into smaller particles called cud, which the cow regurgitates and chews again to further break it down. Omasum: The omasum acts like a filter, absorbing water and minerals from the cud before passing it along. Abomasum: The cud reaches the abomasum, which is similar to a human stomach. H