Certified Bovine Chiropractic Services
By Certified Animal Chiropractors
Last reviewed: December 2025
Certified animal chiropractors provide spinal and musculoskeletal care for dairy cattle, addressing locomotion issues and promoting overall wellness.
Overview
Animal chiropractic applies manual adjustment techniques to address spinal and musculoskeletal issues in livestock, including dairy cattle. Certified practitioners work alongside veterinarians to support animal health.
What Animal Chiropractic Addresses
Musculoskeletal Issues
Common Applications
Practitioner Qualifications
Certification Requirements
Animal chiropractors should have:
Professional Organizations
Treatment Process
Evaluation
Adjustment
Integration with Herd Health
Animal chiropractic complements:
Evidence and Outcomes
While research in cattle is limited, practitioners report improvements in:
Finding a Provider
Look for:
Key Features
- Spinal Assessment: Evaluation of vertebral alignment and mobility
- Manual Adjustments: Hands-on correction of joint restrictions
- Mobility Improvement: Addressing lameness and movement issues
- Wellness Care: Preventive adjustments for high-performance animals
- Non-Pharmaceutical: Drug-free approach to musculoskeletal problems
- AVCA Certification: Credentialing ensures proper training
Ideal For
Farm Types: Dairies with individual animal focus, Show cattle operations, Organic farms seeking alternative therapies, Small to medium operations with valued animals
Pricing Information
Here is the pricing information for Bovine Chiropractic Services:
Licensed animal chiropractors provide spinal adjustments for cattle. Certification required.
Pricing Model: Per-visit and treatment fees
Limited practitioners available. Must be certified through AVCA or equivalent. Often used for down cows and mobility issues.
Pros & Considerations
- Non-pharmaceutical approach to mobility issues
- May address problems not responsive to conventional treatment
- Complementary to conventional veterinary care
- Drug-free means no withdrawal concerns
- Well-tolerated by most animals
- Limited scientific research specifically on cattle
- Practitioner availability varies widely by region
- Not a replacement for conventional veterinary medicine
- May require multiple sessions
- Not covered by typical insurance
Evaluation Questions
Key questions to consider when evaluating Bovine Chiropractic Services:
- What specific problem is the animal experiencing?
- Has conventional veterinary treatment been tried?
- Is there an AVCA-certified practitioner in your area?
- Is the animal a high-value or show animal?
- How long has the condition been present?
- Are you interested in complementary therapies generally?
- Can you handle the animal safely for treatment?
- What are your expectations for treatment outcomes?