Parrot Mouthed
"Parrot mouthed" describes an animal with a specific dental issue, where the upper jaw extends past the lower jaw, causing misalignment. This can be determined by checking if the animal's incisors (front teeth) correctly meet the dental pad located on the upper part of the mouth. If the incisors fall short of the dental pad, the animal is considered "undershot" or "parrot mouthed." This term is used across all livestock species, but it's most commonly discussed in horses and dogs.
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