A clinical survey of 244 equines with dental disorders in Thailand

Dental problems in equines can cause emaciation, colic, and poor performance. Types of dental disease equine populations have been reported worldwide veterinary medicine; however, few detailed investigations Thailand published. Thus, this study aimed to determine the prevalence Thailand. Standard oral cavity examinations were performed on 244 (232 horses 12 donkeys) ranging age from 2–21 years (median = 9.88) Western, Northern, Central parts between January 2015 December 2017. The disorders recorded data was analyzed proportion as a percentage disorders. Logistic regression used find relations floatation routine, gender, age, body weight, survey showed that sharp cheek teeth (82.37%) most common problem, which often associated with frontal hook (10.65%) caudal (6.55%). Other observed included incisor tartar (9.42%) canine (9.42%). One two routine examination has 2.54 times (p<0.01) higher chance develop compared 0.5-1 year routine. In addition, not having any increased effect by 22 times(p<0.01). Sharp far found significant problem these equines. These findings show importance regular floating scaling. Early detection treatment improve health.