What makes the saliva different in pigs than from cows?

Pigs:

- Saliva is more viscous and contains more mucin.

- Higher pH (more basic)

- Contains more bicarbonate ions

- Less calcium and phosphorus

- Higher amylase activity

Cows:

- Saliva is less viscous and contains less mucin.

- Lower pH (more acidic)

- Contains less bicarbonate ions

- More calcium and phosphorus

- Lower amylase activity