how many gallons can the reticulum hold
1. Rumen & Reticulum (also called the âReticulo-rumenâ or simply the âRumenâ): The capacity of an adult dairy cowâs rumen is about 184 liters (49 gallons) and the reticulum is about 16 liters (4.25 gallons). It is one of the most dense microbial habitats in the world. Microscopic organisms called rumen microbes break down (or digest) ingested feed by a fermentation process.