Training in Veterinary Acupuncture

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Hi Andrea Beth & All,

 

> What kind of training is required before an acupuncturist can

> (legally) treat horses? Does this vary according to location? Does one

> need to be a veterinarian?

 

The legal requirements as to who can diagnose & treat animal diseases /

disorders for a fee vary between states / countries.

 

In most EU states, one MUST hold a veterinary licence to diagnose and

treat animals for a fee. At present, one usually may treat one's own animals,

or a friend's animals (without charging a fee) as of right.

 

That is changing, however, as people damand more freedom-of-choice (and

less monopoly) in their lives.

 

For the moment, IVAS and most National Vet Acup societies restrict

TRAINING in veterinary acupuncture to vets only. There are exceptions,

such as for professional academics or researchers who want to study AP for

their teaching / research needs.

 

See:

(1) Training In Animal Acupuncture:

http://www.chinesemedicinetimes.com/section.php?xSec=55

 

(2) Information Sources on Veterinary Acupuncture:

http://www.chinesemedicinetimes.com/section.php?xSec=80

 

(3) Methods of Stimulating Acupoints in Animals:

http://www.chinesemedicinetimes.com/section.php?xSec=95

 

(4) Practical Applications of Acupuncture in Small Animal Practice:

http://www.chinesemedicinetimes.com/section.php?xSec=125

 

(5) Practical Applications of Acupuncture in Equine Practice:

http://www.chinesemedicinetimes.com/section.php?xSec=138

 

(6) Practical Applications of Acupuncture in Farm Animal Practice:

http://www.chinesemedicinetimes.com/section.php?xSec=164

 

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