Understanding the Horse's Teeth and Mouth

Over thousands of years the horse's teeth have evolved to be hard-wearing and efficient in biting through plant material and grinding food to make it digestible. However, man's domestication of the horse has resulted in numerous potential problems in this area. This book explains in accessible terms what equine dental care involves.

About the author

Andy Peffers is a qualified veterinary surgeon with over twenty years experience. He is a member of the British Association of Equine Dental Technicians. Until recently he was a partner in a ten-vet small animal and equine practice. and has now established a practice in North Wales specializing in equine dentistry.

Summary

Over thousands of years the horse's teeth have evolved to be hard-wearing and efficient in biting through plant material and grinding food to make it digestible. However, man's domestication of the horse has resulted in numerous potential problems in this area. This book explains in accessible terms what equine dental care involves.

Product details

• Authors: Andy Peffers, Peffers Andy
• Publisher: Wiley
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2016
• EAN: 9781908809520
• ISBN: 978-1-908809-52-0
• Dimensions: 189 mm x 246 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 492 g
• Illustrations: 150 colour photographs 20 diagrams, Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert, Raster, farbig, Diagramme
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Veterinary medicine; PETS / Horses, MEDICAL / Veterinary Medicine / Food Animal, veterinary dentistry, Veterinary medicine: large animals (domestic / farm), Veterinary medicine: large animals, Horses & ponies, Horses and ponies: general interest, MEDICAL / Veterinary Medicine / Dentistry