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Radiographic Studies on the Development of the Cheek Teeth in Donkeys

Research Authors
N.A. Misk and S.M. Seleim.
Research Abstract

The current study was carried out on 60 head specimens of donkeys in addition to five living animals. Specimens and animal's heads were radiographed. Radiographs were grouped from 1 day up to 15 years of age. Recorded data included the following points:
1)Time of radiographic appearance and different developmental stages of deciduous and permanent cheek teeth.
2)Length of deciduous cheek teeth from birth to shedding.
3)Length of permanent cheek teeth from birth to senility.
4)Body and root length from age 5 up to 15 years of age.
5)Wolf teeth: occurrence, time of eruption and shedding. All results were documented and illustrated in tables and photographs.

Research Department
Research Journal
Proc. of 3rd Meeting of EAVDI and IVRA. Berlin 6-10 Sept. (1995) and Equine Practice (1997).
Research Member
Research Rank
3
Research Vol
Vol. 19, No. 2,
Research Year
1997
Research Pages
PP. 27-38