Use of acupuncture in equine reproduction.
The goal of this review is to provide evidence supporting the physiologic basis for the use of acupuncture as a treatment in equine reproduction, and to discuss current uses of acupuncture for the treatment of anestrus, urine pooling, uterine infection and/or fluid, infertility, maintenance of pregnancy, cryptorchidism, musculoskeletal pain, and poor libido in stallions. The benefits achieved through acupuncture treatment are thought to be a result of hormonal regulation, altered smooth muscle motility, and general stress and/or pain relief from musculoskeletal or environmental conditions.
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, 4250 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY 40511, USA. wschofield@hagyard.com
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D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006736:Horses; D007246:Infertility / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D012098:Reproduction