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- The study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of dental disorders in horses at a Queensland abattoir using cadaver heads.
- The examination included 400 horse heads categorized into age groups, with sharp enamel points (55.3%) and hooks (43%) being the most prevalent abnormalities.
- Findings indicated that dental issues were particularly common in horses aged 11-15 years (97.5%), highlighting the need for regular dental check-ups for all horses to prevent severe dental problems later in life.
Article Abstract
Objective: A cadaver study to estimate the prevalence of dental disorders in horses presented at an abattoir in Queensland, Australia.
Methods: Cadaver heads at a Queensland abattoir were examined for the presence of dental abnormalities and categorised into age groups. The prevalence of abnormalities was analysed by binomial observation of observed proportion, Pearson's Chi-square test or Fisher's exact correlation test. Strength of association was evaluated using Cramer's V test.
Results: Heads from horses (n=400) estimated to be between 1 and 30 years of age were placed into four age groups. The most common abnormalities were sharp enamel points (55.3%) and hooks (43%). The highest frequency of dental diseases and abnormalities were in horses 11-15 years old (97.5%).
Conclusions: Common abnormalities were found in all groups and the prevalence increased with age. This study suggests that all horses should have regular complete dental examinations to detect and treat dental disorders in order to limit more severe dental pathologies later in life.
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