A horse is highly dependent on the teeth for digestion. The stomach acids are unable to break down cellulose in grass, is done by bacteria in his intestines. If the horse's teeth in a bad / failed state, so the bacteria in the mouth of the horse becomes ineffective.
The first or base of the digestive system in the mouth is constantly chew grass or hay, will be split into a form, horse's body can successfully digest. Again, the teeth must be cared for, to prevent colic, which is a serious disease for the horse, and can lead to premature death.
A horse's teeth were in bad condition, can also cause a little discomfort when placed in the mouth and the animal can be difficult to determine when it is exercised. A regular check of the mouth of the horse by a veterinarian is important and the grating of teeth, if necessary.
The age can also be identified as the teeth continue to grow through the life of the horse.
A horse upper and lower jaws are nearly identical, as far as teeth are concerned. The adult horse has six premolar and molar six. These are for chewing (the beginning of the digestion process). In a young horse, the three back teeth on each side, top and bottom is not here.
Horses also have incisors (incisor), three on each side, upper and lower jaw, twelve in total.
Normally, when a horse reaches its fifth anniversary, it will lost all his teeth and has a full set of adult teeth.
Conclusion
A horse welfare begins her mouth when he's healthy teeth, will be able to chew and digest food success, and essentially developing in a way needed for the life of a horse
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