Acupuncture and Chiropractic Care in Veterinary Medicine
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Veterinary care, Acupuncture, chiropracticAbstract
Acupuncture and chiropractic care have gained popularity in human and veterinary medicine. These two healing methods have roots ranging back thousands of years and have been employed to manage various conditions in domestic animals, often with varying outcomes. Acupuncture is thought to be a valuable pain reliever in domestic animals and can be used to treat conditions such as infertility, lameness, and seizures. Chiropractic care is typically applied to equine animals in the veterinary medicine field for musculoskeletal issues such as back pain and lameness. This paper explores the applications, effectiveness, and challenges of acupuncture and chiropractic care in veterinary medicine, highlighting the need for standardized protocols and further research in this field.
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