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Some pathological changes in the tusks of wild boars (Sus scrofa L.) from Croatia and Slovakia

The wild boar (Sus scrofa L.) is an autochthonous game species in large parts of Europe, and the permanent canines (tusks) of males are traditionally taken as trophies. Even though the tusks of shot animals are closely examined, only few cases of wild boar tusk pathology have been described. In this paper, four different types of tusk pathology are presented. Eight samples were collected in Croatian hunting grounds during regular hunting operations, and one pair of canines originated from Slovakia. The tusk pathology described as type 1 is attributed to inflammation and partial necrosis of the dental pulp, caused by bacterial invasion. It is further assumed that affection of the enamel organ then caused the extended enamel hypoplasias, which characterize the teeth’ s shape. The other three types of tusk pathology are diagnosed as results of either incomplete or complete extra- or intra-alveolar tusk fracture.

wild boar ; tusk pathology ; enamel hypoplasia ; fracture ; Croatia ; Slovakia

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