Early tooth wear in dairy cattle

Early tooth wear may occur under certain conditions. Therefore, understanding the wear processes that affect animal performance will potentially lead to the prevention of future dental issues in the animals. Cattle teeth are primarily composed of 2 different materials, namely enamel and dentin, both of which serve as a means of mastication and chewing of feed material, with the aid of the muscular pad in the upper part of the mouth. The enamel makes up the hard outer layer of the tooth that is