Everything Horses and Livestock® Magazine Feb 2020 Vol 5 Issue 1

Everything Horses and Livestock Magazine ®

a long yearling, almost two. You will notice the wolf tooth in front of the top front molar. Also, the molar caps with the permanent teeth sitting in position under them are ready to erupt into the mouth when the caps, or deciduous teeth release at their appointed time. They are visible in this skull, but in an actual live horse at this age the permanent molars would be

covered by gum tissue and only the deciduous teeth would be visible. The wolf tooth would probably be barely protruding out of the gum tissue. You will also notice that there is no sixth molar yet. It will appear within the next few months. With proper examination and dentition, your young horse can learn by responding to cues, not pain. This should result in

a much more willing partner throughout the entire training process. Check next issue for Dental Needs of the Mature Horse, Ages 5-20ish. This information and more available

for download at www. myhorsesteeth.com.

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