The Role and Importance of Acupuncture in Domestic Animals

Year 2024, Volume: 64 Issue: 2, 56 - 65, 31.12.2024

Yavuzkan Paksoy , Ömer Faruk Güngör , Necmettin Ünal

https://doi.org/10.46897/livestockstudies.1596087

Abstract

This review provides a concise overview of acupuncture in veterinary medicine, tracing its roots from ancient Chinese practices to its integration into global veterinary care. It also examines the mechanism of acupuncture, focusing on the balance of vital energy (qi) along the meridians. The historical journey and applications of acupuncture in various animal species, pain management, neurological disorders, cancer support and more are discussed. In summary, the review highlights the importance and utility of acupuncture in veterinary medicine worldwide.

Keywords

Acupuncture, Alternative medicine, Farm animals, Traditional Chinese veterinary, medicine, Vital energy

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