Making dietary changes as horses lose their ability to grind long-stem hay will help prevent weight loss and other issues that can affect older horses.
These findings help us better understand how and why horses’ teeth wear as they do, researchers said.
Dr. Jack Easley takes practitioners step-by-step through evaluating and treating senior horse’s teeth.
I used a senior equine feed to help my hard keeper gain weight. Now, should I switch him to a low-NSC product?
Dentistry—including balanced alignment of the teeth and jaws—is an important part of good horse health and welfare.
With winter approaching, schedule a dental check-up and nutritional status assessment, especially for older horses.
Researchers recently discovered the first reported mandibular (cheek tooth) hook in a medieval horse.
If your aging equid can’t or won’t eat hay, don’t worry: there are several other fiber options available.
Dental problems are common in horses and can lead to behavior changes, chronic pain, and reduced performance.
Researchers identified risk factors including hay type, water source, breed, and pasture access.
Prof. Padraic M. Dixon will present “The Evolution of Horses and The Evolution of Equine Dentistry.”
Regular dental checkups will protect your horse’s overall health, comfort, and well-being. Here are the basics.
Our sources share nine ways to help your sport horse perform at his best.
Is your horse up-to-date on his dental care? Learn about equine dental disease, proper oral care for horses, and behavior issues caused by tooth problems.
Of the 911 respondents, 802 (88%) said their horse has had a dental exam or treatment in the past 12 months.
Learn about mild bite misalignments, the forces that impact them, and considerations about correcting them.
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