Is Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation (VOM) veterinarian care or chiropractic care?
• VOM exists in-between veterinary medicine and chiropractic care. It has similarities to some of the chiropractic modalities and functions by restoring function by reducing “subluxations” as is done in chiropractic care. The VOM technique is used by veterinarians and chiropractors alike. • In the state of Texas: “animal chiropractic” and other forms of “musculoskeletal manipulation” (MSM) are systems of therapeutic application of mechanical forces applied manually through the hands or any mechanical device to diagnose, treat, and/or alleviate impaired or altered function of related components of the musculoskeletal system of nonhuman animals. Chiropractic and other forms of MSM in nonhuman animals are considered to be alternate therapies in the practice of veterinary medicine within the state of Texas. (b) Treatment using chiropractic and other forms of MSM. Chiropractic and other forms of MSM may only be performed by the following. 18 (1) A licensed veterinarian. Chiropractic and MSM
