Complementary Veterinary Medicine: How Acupuncture and Chiropractic Can Work in an Equine Practice

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine’s Integrative Medicine Committee welcomes Dr. Ed Boldt (LSU SVM 1984) as part of the Crow Integrative Medicine Speaker Series on Friday, August 17, 2012, from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Auditorium at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. The title of his presentation is, “Complementary Veterinary Medicine: How Acupuncture and Chiropractics Can Work in an Equine Practice.” At 2 p.m., there will be a demonstration and Q & A session with Dr. Boldt in the LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital equine pavilion.

Dr. Boldt is an equine ambulatory practitioner who provides acupuncture and chiropractic services for equine clients in Colorado, Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Prior to moving to Colorado, Dr. Boldt had an ambulatory equine practice in the New Orleans area. He graduated in 1984 from the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. He received his certification in veterinary acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in 1993 and his certification in veterinary chiropractic through the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association in 1996.

Dr. Boldt is the Past Executive Director for the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, as well as a past lecturer and teaching associate for the IVAS Basic Acupuncture Course. He has lectured for the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association and American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture.

Continuing education hours are available for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. A light lunch will be available for those who send an RSVP via e-mail to MMcKea1@tigers.lsu.edu.