The Lamb's and kids Stomach and Cheese-Making Did you know that the milk a lamb nurses is partially transformed into cheese in its stomach? In the lamb’s stomach, specialized enzymes—including rennet—act on milk proteins, causing them to coagulate and form curds. These curds play a crucial role in efficient digestion, nutrient absorption, and the development of the lamb’s complex digestive system. Cheese passes through the digestive tract more slowly than liquid milk, giving the system more time