Equine oral health can be challenging for veterinary teams whose time is dominated by dogs and cats. This article features useful information for practices and equine retailers about managing dental care in horses.
Source: Veterinary Practice News, February 16, 2016.
Not all horses need to be floated annually,” Erika Wierman, DVM said. “The other thing is that horses on lots of turnout tend to have better teeth because the lateral movement of the jaw is significantly increased when they’re grazing over when they’re chomping grain. Horses that are grazing for 16, 17 hours a day do a better job of shearing down those sharp points. That’s something to tell clients—for multiple reasons, turnout is good for horses.”
INSIGHTS: Representatives who call on mixed animal practices or equine retailers will find this article a good entry point for new discussions with your customers. Consider aligning a set of SKUS with this article and share experiences from your work with other customers.