B.A. Rucker, DVM

B.A. Rucker, DVM, is a 1975 graduate of the University of Georgia Veterinary School and has a private practice in Virginia limited to equine dentistry. You can contact him via e-mail at eqdental@aol.com.

Articles by: B.A. Rucker, DVM

Dental Hygiene

Horse owners often ask me, “Doc, could you float my horse’s teeth?” Horses do need their teeth floated on a regular schedule; the frequency might change with the horse’s age. Something that doesn’t change with age is the need for a thorough oral an

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