The Role and Importance of Acupuncture in Domestic Animals
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.
Authors
- Ömer Faruk Güngör (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7273-7242)
- Yavuzkan Paksoy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0935-7693)
- Necmettin Ünal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5250-7063)
Institutions
- Ankara University (TR)
- Necmettin Erbakan University (TR)
- Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Livestock Studies
- Published
- 2024-12-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.46897/livestockstudies.1596087
- Primary Topic
- Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00