Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine Considered: An Appraisal

This resource for veterinarians uses the scientific method to examine a variety of complementary and alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM) therapies. Some of the therapies discussed include acupuncture, energy medicine, chiropractic, electromagnetic therapy, homeopathy, and herbal therapy. Coverage extends to the ethical and regulatory considerations concerning such therapies. A member of the AVMA's task force on CAVM, Ramey has been in private equine practice since 1984. Rollin teaches philosophy, physiology, and biophysics at Colorado State University. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

David W. Ramey, DVM has been in private equine practice since 1984. He is the author of numerous books and articles on equine health, including “alternative” veterinary medicine. He was selected by the AVMA as one of the nine-member task force on alternative and complementary veterinary medicine that conceived the current AVMA guidelines for the use of CAVM in veterinary practice.

Bernard E. Rollin, PhD is University Distinguished Professor at Colorado State University where he has a joint appointment as professor of philosophy and professor of physiology and biophysics. Dr. Rollin is the author of numerous books on veterinary ethics, pain management, and animal welfare.