Magnetic and electromagnetic therapy in horses

Authors
Ramey, DW
Citation
Dw. Ramey, Magnetic and electromagnetic therapy in horses, COMP CONT E, 21(6), 1999, pp. 553-560
Citations number
47
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
COMPENDIUM ON CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR THE PRACTICING VETERINARIAN
ISSN journal
01931903 → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
553 - 560
Database
ISI
SICI code
0193-1903(199906)21:6<553:MAETIH>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
Many over-the-counter products and therapies available to horse owners invo lve the application of a magnetic field. Although the biologic effects of l ow-level magnetic fields have been studied since the 1500s, there is no con sensus regarding their physiologic significance. From a scientific standpoi nt, the claims made for these products are not supported by incontrovertibl e evidence. This article reviews the basis for magnetic and electromagnetic therapy in horses and evaluates existing data from the literature.