Determining the Age of Cattle by the Teeth

"Determining the Age of Cattle by the Teeth" by George W. Pope is a guide, developed for the United States Department of Agriculture in 1919, presenting farmers with an approach to estimate the age of cattle by examining their teeth. The publication examines the incisor teeth to determine age through the description of developmental stages from birth until twelve years of age and includes illustrations helping to show these stages. The details include the appearance of the teeth and how they become more worn over time, and the guide focuses on the important parts of tooth development so farmers and other professionals in the animal industry can be educated in understanding the growth of cattle teeth to help make decisions.