Bluerocket
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I am thinking about writing an article for AMHA and AMHR regarding Wry Nose in miniatures.
Wry nose is "laterally deviated rostral maxilla"
The jury is still out as to whether it is heritable or a development from malposition in utero. Not enough research has been done to determine this. Wry nose occurs in all mammals (even people).
What does it look like? The upper jaw is canted sideways - so some of the teeth in the upper jaw don't match up with lower teeth. This can either be SEVERE or mild or something inbetween. This link has a photo on it of a severe case (in a full size horse). http://www.thehorse.com/viewarticle.aspx?ID=2944&dpt=4
I have a horse with this "cosmetic blemish/defect" -- his is a mild deviation. He can eat normally and breathes just fine. He will be gelded as soon as he has all his equipment (only one down so far). He will even be ok as a driving horse as his teeth/jaw are fine up to just past the point where the bit rests. He can trot in the round pen for 30 minutes without problems with his respiratory system.
It is my intention to show pictures and "inform" people of this blemish/defect.
If you have a horse with this - and would like to contribute - please PM me or email me at [email protected] -- for those who wish to remain anonymous (and their horses anonymous) I will respect this.
Please note, I am NOT an expert at all -- not a scientist, not in the medical/vet profession at all - I am just wanting to bring this to the attention of our miniature horse breeders -- I intend to interview some of the local vets about their opinions - and do other pertinent research.
Thanks
JJay
Wry nose is "laterally deviated rostral maxilla"
The jury is still out as to whether it is heritable or a development from malposition in utero. Not enough research has been done to determine this. Wry nose occurs in all mammals (even people).
What does it look like? The upper jaw is canted sideways - so some of the teeth in the upper jaw don't match up with lower teeth. This can either be SEVERE or mild or something inbetween. This link has a photo on it of a severe case (in a full size horse). http://www.thehorse.com/viewarticle.aspx?ID=2944&dpt=4
I have a horse with this "cosmetic blemish/defect" -- his is a mild deviation. He can eat normally and breathes just fine. He will be gelded as soon as he has all his equipment (only one down so far). He will even be ok as a driving horse as his teeth/jaw are fine up to just past the point where the bit rests. He can trot in the round pen for 30 minutes without problems with his respiratory system.
It is my intention to show pictures and "inform" people of this blemish/defect.
If you have a horse with this - and would like to contribute - please PM me or email me at [email protected] -- for those who wish to remain anonymous (and their horses anonymous) I will respect this.
Please note, I am NOT an expert at all -- not a scientist, not in the medical/vet profession at all - I am just wanting to bring this to the attention of our miniature horse breeders -- I intend to interview some of the local vets about their opinions - and do other pertinent research.
Thanks
JJay