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==Cow, sheep and goat overview==

==Cow, sheep and goat overview==

The '''deciduous''' teeth are complete and functional within 2 weeks of birth (3 weeks in sheep and goats). The '''permanent''' teeth are complete and functional within 42 weeks of birth (48 weeks in sheep and goats).

The '''deciduous''' teeth are complete and functional by 2 weeks of age (3 weeks in sheep and goats). The '''permanent''' teeth are complete and functional by 42-48 months of age depending on breed (48 months in sheep and goats).

The formula for '''deciduous''' teeth is: 2 (I0/3 C0/1 P3/3)   

The formula for '''deciduous''' teeth is: 2 (I0/3 C0/1 P3/3)   

The formula for '''permanent''' teeth is: 2 (I0/3 C0/1 P3/3 M3/3)   

The formula for '''permanent''' teeth is: 2 (I0/3 C0/1 P3/3 M3/3)   

===The Dental Pad===

===Dental Pad===

The dental pad is in the position of the upper teeth. It is soft cartilage and acts with the lower incisors when grazing.  

The dental pad is in the position of the upper teeth. It is soft cartilage and acts with the lower incisors when grazing.  

The upper teeth are more widely separated. '''Premolars''' have one cusp, '''molars''' have two cusps.

The upper teeth are more widely separated. '''Premolars''' have one cusp, '''molars''' have two cusps.

[[Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology]]

[[Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology]]

[[Category:Cattle - Alimentary System]]

[[Category:Alimentary Anatomy - Cattle]]

[[Category:Sheep - Alimentary System]]

[[Category:Sheep - Alimentary System]]

[[Category:Goat - Alimentary System]]

[[Category:Goat - Alimentary System]]

[[Category:A&P Done]]

[[Category:A&P Done]]