Absence of Canine Teeth and Upper Incisors

Canine teeth and upper incisors are absent in which animal?

Correct Answer: All the above

In ALL ruminants (Cattle, Buffalo, Sheep, Goat), canine teeth are absent and incisors are absent from the upper jaw — their place is taken by the "dental pad" (Table 33).

Dental Formula of Ruminants

2(I 0/4, C 0/0, PM 3/3, M 3/3) = 32 teeth total.

Key Points

• Upper incisors → Replaced by dental pad in ALL ruminants
• Canine teeth → Absent in ALL ruminants
• Age determination → Done using incisors of the lower jaw

Why Other Options Are Partially Correct But Incomplete

• Goat & Sheep, Cattle, Buffalo — all are ruminants and all lack canine teeth and upper incisors. Since all three individual options are correct, "All the above" is the best answer.