EOTRH,

or ‘Equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis,’ is a progressive condition that primarily affects older horses (from 15 years old). In this condition, the body attacks the incisors, leading to the formation of knob-like thickening and/or resorption at the tooth roots. This causes severe pain and is often associated with serious gum inflammation (receding gums, fistulas), swelling, and the falling out or breaking of incisors.

Due to the pain, horses may have difficulty eating and may feel unwell. Often, we observe that the lips are tense, and there is excessive salivation.

The cause of EOTRH is still unknown, and there is no cure.

To relieve the pain and improve the horse's quality of life, the affected incisors are usually removed. Fortunately, horses can live perfectly well without their incisors, as they primarily use their molars to chew. Eating grass is not a problem, if it is not too short.