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Equine Dental Care

June 13, 2013
Posted by The Horse Staff

Get your questions answered and learn about the latest advances in horse dental care in this live event.

Topics: Anatomy & Physiology, Ask TheHorse, Dental Problems, Dentistry, Digestive System, Diseases and Conditions, Equine Care Professions, Horse Care, Podcasts, Vet and Professional

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Your horse’s teeth allow him to chew feed and forage, show his (approximate) age, and create a bit space for riding. They can also cause ulceration and pain if not well managed. Learn about the latest advances in horse dental care in this live event.

About the Experts:

Lynn A. Caldwell

Lynn Caldwell, DVM, a 1993 graduate of Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine, owns Silverton Equine Veterinary Services in Silverton, Oregon. Her professional focus is equine dentistry, and she’s served on the American Associate of Equine Practitioners’ Equine Dentistry Committee as a member and chairperson. She frequently speaks on the subject of equine dental care.

Jack Easley

Jack Easley, DVM, MS, Dipl. ABVP (Equine), is a private equine practitioner serving the Central Kentucky area. While his practice provides all equine services, his passion of 35 years has been equine dentistry. He lectures and teaches worldwide, contributes to lay horse magazines and journals, and is the co-author of the three editions of the textbook Equine Dentistry.

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The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care is an equine publication providing the latest news and information on the health, care, welfare, and management of all equids.