A Questionnaire Study on the Use of Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine for Horses in Sweden

Complementary or alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM) includes treatment methods with limited scientific evidence. Swedish veterinarians are legally obliged to base treatments and recommendations on science or well-documented experience, but most CAVM methods are not well documented in animals. Th...

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Autores principales:	Karin Gilberg, Anna Bergh, Susanna Sternberg-Lewerin
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Publicado:	MDPI AG 2021
Materias:	CAVM CAM treatment rehabilitation therapist Veterinary medicine SF600-1100 Zoology QL1-991
Acceso en línea:	https://doaj.org/article/e98331726b184ac8b692875ee8b9c921
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:e98331726b184ac8b692875ee8b9c9212021-11-25T16:15:49ZA Questionnaire Study on the Use of Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine for Horses in Sweden10.3390/ani111131132076-2615https://doaj.org/article/e98331726b184ac8b692875ee8b9c9212021-10-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/11/3113https://doaj.org/toc/2076-2615Complementary or alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM) includes treatment methods with limited scientific evidence. Swedish veterinarians are legally obliged to base treatments and recommendations on science or well-documented experience, but most CAVM methods are not well documented in animals. The aim of this study was to explore the use of CAVM in Swedish horses. Electronic questionnaires were distributed to horse owners, equine veterinary practitioners and CAVM therapists. Of the 204 responding horse owners, 83% contacted a veterinarian first in case of lameness, while 15% contacted a CAVM therapist. For back pain, 52% stated a CAVM therapist as their first contact and 45% a veterinarian. Only 10–15% of the respondents did not use any CAVM method for prevention or after injury. Of the 100 veterinarians who responded, more than half did not use CAVM themselves but 55% did refer to people who offer this service. Of the 124 responding CAVM therapists, 72% recommended their clients to seek veterinary advice when needed, 50% received referrals from a veterinarian, and 25% did not collaborate with a veterinarian. The two most common methods used by the respondents in all three categories were stretching and massage. Most veterinarians and therapists were not content with the current lack of CAVM regulation.Karin GilbergAnna BerghSusanna Sternberg-LewerinMDPI AGarticleCAVMCAMtreatmentrehabilitationtherapistVeterinary medicineSF600-1100ZoologyQL1-991ENAnimals, Vol 11, Iss 3113, p 3113 (2021)
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description	Complementary or alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM) includes treatment methods with limited scientific evidence. Swedish veterinarians are legally obliged to base treatments and recommendations on science or well-documented experience, but most CAVM methods are not well documented in animals. The aim of this study was to explore the use of CAVM in Swedish horses. Electronic questionnaires were distributed to horse owners, equine veterinary practitioners and CAVM therapists. Of the 204 responding horse owners, 83% contacted a veterinarian first in case of lameness, while 15% contacted a CAVM therapist. For back pain, 52% stated a CAVM therapist as their first contact and 45% a veterinarian. Only 10–15% of the respondents did not use any CAVM method for prevention or after injury. Of the 100 veterinarians who responded, more than half did not use CAVM themselves but 55% did refer to people who offer this service. Of the 124 responding CAVM therapists, 72% recommended their clients to seek veterinary advice when needed, 50% received referrals from a veterinarian, and 25% did not collaborate with a veterinarian. The two most common methods used by the respondents in all three categories were stretching and massage. Most veterinarians and therapists were not content with the current lack of CAVM regulation.
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title_full	A Questionnaire Study on the Use of Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine for Horses in Sweden
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A Questionnaire Study on the Use of Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine for Horses in Sweden

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