Translations:DiseaseInvestigation:Course Manual/330/en
- Mouth examination
- Opening the mouth and look for lesions/erosions in lips, gums or tongue.
- Tool and material used: Mouth gag/oral speculum/piece of wood
- Restrain animal"s head properly
- Open its lips/mouth till the gingiva is well-seen
- If necessary, put on mouth gag or oral speculum (a stout branch or piece of wood)
- Pay attention to lesion occurrences in lip mucosal, gingiva or tongue
- Look closely at teeth. Observe any deformities
- Smell the breath - foul smells may indicate mouth lesions or digestive disturbance. Get an idea of what normal ruminant breath smells like.
