• This book, Practical Guide to Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Vol. 1: Exotic, Zoo and Farm Animals with 407 pages and 12 chapter as a reference to veterinarians who serve exotic animals. This book along with the others in the Practical Guide series allows busy practitioners to quickly look up relevant information needed to design a comprehensive treatment protocol. Treatments covered include acupuncture, herbal medicine, Food Therapy,Tui-na and lifestyle/exercise modification.

  • Chapter One

    Small Mammal Pets

    Chapter Two

    Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine In Reptiles

    Chapter Three

    Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine In Amphibians

    Chapter Four

    Ornamental Fishes

    Chapter Five

    Pinnipeds (Sea Lions And Seals)

    Chapter Six

    Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine In Marine Mammals

    Chapter Seven

    TCVM in Domestic Ruminants and South American Camelids

    Chapter Eight

    Application of TCVM in Pigs

    Chapter Nine

    Acupuncture in Elephants

    Chapter Ten

    Application Of Tcvm In The Giant Panda

    Chapter Eleven

    Koalas And Kangaroos

    Chapter Twelve

    Application Of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine In Other Exotic Species

  • Huisheng Xie, DVM PhD

    Clinical Professor- Integrative Medicine

    Department of Comparative, Diagnostic & Population Medicine

    Education

    • BScVM (DVM), Sichuan College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan, China, 1983
    • MS, Beijing Agricultural University, Beijing, China, 1988
    • Acupuncture Training Diploma in Beijing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China, 1992
    • Advanced Acupuncture Continuing Education Program Diploma in National Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China, 1993
    • PhD, University of Florida, 1999

    Professional Experience

    • Clinical Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, 2017
    • Clinical Associate Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, 2009-2016
    • Clinical Assistant Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, 2005-2008
    • Lecturer, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, 1999-2004
    • Research Fellow Department of Animal Science, University of Florida, 1994-1998
    • Founded the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine where he continues to teach and develop educational programs, 1998
    • Associate Professor and Staff Veterinarian, The Beijing Agricultural University, College of Veterinary Medicine, PR China, 1992-1994
    • Assistant Professor and Staff Veterinarian, The Beijing Agricultural University, College of Veterinary Medicine, PR China, 1988-1991
    • Lecturer and Staff Veterinarian, The Beijing Agricultural University, College of Veterinary Medicine, PR China, 1983-1988

    Harvey E. Ramirez Perez

    Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Florida

    Dr. Harvey E. Ramirez obtained his DVM degree from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. He practiced veterinary medicine in small animal/exotics and emergency medicine for 2 years before pursuing a career in laboratory animal medicine. Dr. Ramirez is currently an assistant director and clinical assistant professor of laboratory animal medicine at the University of Florida Animal Care Services . He is a diplomat of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine and a certified veterinary acupuncturist. His areas of interest include the optimization of pain management practices for laboratory animals, particularly rodents, and the integration of complementary and alternative medicine into laboratory animal medicine. He has presented several acupuncture seminars and workshops at national laboratory animal sciences conferences. Dr. Ramirez is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine from the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine.

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