This illustration shows the anterior (front) view of a 2-year-old horse’s teeth. When the animal reaches two years of age, the central incisor is removed from the gum in preparation for the eruption of the central permanent incisor.
The occlusal surfaces of the central and intermediate incisors are level, smooth, and show considerable wear. The corner incisor is in wear and depicts a dental star.
The second permanent molar erupts at this age. Care should be taken to see that the deciduous caps are removed from them.
This diagram is copyrighted by Equine Network LLC, the parent company of My Senior Horse. It is from the Illustrated Atlas of Clinical Equine Anatomy and Common Disorders of the Horse.
Further Reading
- 2-Year-Old Horse’s Teeth Lateral View. MySeniorHorse.com
- 2-Year-Old Horse’s Top and Bottom Teeth. MySeniorHorse.com
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