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Teeth/Age Determination Flashcards

1
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How many teeth does a mature mare have?

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36

Source: Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 16 / The Horse, Evans, p. 92

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What are wolf teeth?

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The small teeth that may appear in front of the upper pre-molars

(Source: Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 17)

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At what age do the first of the central incisors appear?

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2 1/2 years

Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 52

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The front teeth of a horse are used to determine age. What are the front teeth called?

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Incisors

Source: Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 14

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5
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Name three ways to estimate the age of horses by appearance of their teeth.

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Occurrence of permanent teeth, disappearance of cups, angle of incidence, shape of the surface of the permanent teeth

(Source: Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 15)

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When looking at a profile, or side view of the horse’s mouth, what is the term for the angle formed where the upper and lower incisor teeth meet?

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Angle of Incidence OR Angle of Bite

Source: Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 14, 17 / Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 11

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The young horse has how many deciduous teeth?

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24

Source: The Horse, Evans, p. 92 / AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 240-2

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8
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Removing the sharp edges of a horse’s teeth with a rasp is known as what?

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Floating

Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 110

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A horse’s age can be determined considerably accurate by examining the incisors. How many incisors does a mature horse have?

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12 incisors

Source: Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 14

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Artificially altering the teeth of an older horse in an attempt to sell them as a younger horse is called what?

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Bishoping

(Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 29 / Horses Science (National 4-H Council), p. 17 / Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 55)

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What are the characteristics of the teeth found on a 12 year old horse?

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The cups have disappeared in the upper and lower incisors and the horse has a “smooth mouth”

(Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 53)

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12
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At the age of one month, how many incisor teeth are visible?

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4

Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 51

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13
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Give the name for the teeth that appear in the interdental space on the male horse at 5 years of age.

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Canine Teeth

Source: Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 14

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14
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What is the common name for the first upper premolar?

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Wolf Teeth

Source: The Horse, Evans, p. 92

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15
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The space between the incisors and the molars is called the…..?

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Interdental Space

Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 153

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16
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Name the rear or grinding teeth of the horse.

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Molars

Source: Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 15

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17
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What is a good way to determine the age of your horse?

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By examining the teeth (incisors)

Source: Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 14 / The Horse, Evans, p. 92 / AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 240-1

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18
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What term describes a horse that has a complete set of permanent incisors?

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Full Mouth

Source: Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 14

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19
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What are the teeth that erupt in the interdental spaces of some stallions and geldings called?

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Tushes

Source: The Horse, Evans, p. 92 / Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 276

20
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What is the smooth biting surface of the upper and lower incisors after the cups have disappeared at 11 years of age or older called?

A

Smooth Mouth

Source: Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 15

21
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What are molars?

A

Rear teeth or grinding teeth

Source: Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 15

22
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Is a smooth-mouthed horse older or younger than 12 years old?

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Older

Source: Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 15 / Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 53

23
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What are small pointed teeth that sometimes appear at the base of the first pre-molar tooth?

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Wolf Teeth

Source: The Horse, Evans, p. 92

24
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The young horse has 24 temporary teeth. What is another name for milk teeth?

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Deciduous Teeth

Source: The Horse, Evans, p. 92

25
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How many teeth does the mature male horse have?

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40

Source: The Horse, Evans, p. 92

26
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Which teeth come in first, temporary or permanent?

A

Temporary

Source: Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 15 / AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 240-2

27
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Name the top part of the tooth protruding above he gum.

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Crown

Source: Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 14 / Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 54

28
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What do you call the third set of incisors (those next to the interdental space)?

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Corners

Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 240-1

29
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The second set of incisors is called what?

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Intermediates

Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 240-1

30
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Name two ways to distinguish permanent teeth from temporary teeth.

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Permanent teeth have greater size, darker color, broader neck showing no constriction and greater width from side to side

(Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 50)

31
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Define incisor.

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Slender teeth in front used for biting grass, feed, etc

Source: Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 14

32
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What are the first centrally located incisors called?

A

Centrals

Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 240-1

33
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What teeth does a male horse have that a mare seldom has?

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Canine Teeth

Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 240-3 / Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 16 / The Horse, Evans, p. 92

34
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Age of the horse can best be estimated by examining what things about their teeth?

A

Wear & slant of the incisor teeth

Source: The Horse, Evans, p. 93

35
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What is the angle of incidence?

A

Angle formed where the upper & lower incisors meet

Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 240-3 / Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 17

36
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Referring to teeth, what is another name for a tush?

A

Canine tooth

Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 240-3 / The Horse, Evans, p. 92

37
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Which teeth can be examined for wear & slant to best estimate the age of a horse?

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Incisors

Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 240-1 / Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 14

38
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What is meant by the term “full mouth”?

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The horse has a complete set of permanent incisors (5 years old)

(Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 240-2 / Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 14)

39
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The hollow space on the wearing surface of the incisor is called what?

A

Cups

Source: Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 14

40
Q

How often is it recommended to float teeth?

A

Once yearly

Source: The Horse, Evans, p. 96 / AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 405-2

41
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Referring to teeth, what does the term “in wear” mean?

A

A pair of teeth where the biting surfaces are in direct contact causing wear on their surfaces

(Source: Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 15)

42
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If a stallion or gelding has wolf teeth, how many permanent teeth would it have?

A

42 teeth

Source: Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 16

43
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What is another name for a temporary tooth?

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Milk tooth

Source: The Horse, Evans, p. 92

44
Q

How do you ask a horse to open its mouth?

A

Gently part its lips with your thumb and forefinger

Source: Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 14

45
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How many teeth does a 1 month old horse have?

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4 teeth

Source: Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 16

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