What sort of training do veterinarians have in acupuncture?

Although recognized by the AVMA as an integral part of veterinary practice, there is currently no formally recognized veterinary board certification. There are 3 different courses offered to licensed veterinarians to train them in acupuncture theory and practice. Some programs focus on a Chinese Medicine approach. My training at Colorado State University included an understanding of the traditional approaches to acupuncture but the main focus of my training was a scientific neuroanatomical approach to acupuncture. To learn about the science of acupuncture and other topics in natural medicine, see Dr. Narda Robinson's articles here: http://csuvets.colostate.edu/pain/articles.  more