The significance of clinical practice of the horse-body acupuncture model lies in providing a safe and intuitive teaching and operation platform for learners majoring in veterinary medicine and traditional Chinese veterinary medicine. As a large animal, the hippocampus has a complex distribution of meridians and acupoints. Practicing directly on a living body not only poses safety risks but also easily triggers stress responses in animals. By using the horse body acupuncture model, learners can accurately grasp the direction of the main meridians in the horse body, the location and function of commonly used acupoints, such as the Back-shu point, Hegu point, Baihui point, etc., thereby systematically learning the theory and practical application of traditional Chinese veterinary acupuncture.
In clinical practice, this model can be used to simulate the training of acupuncture depth, Angle and point selection sequence, helping students become familiar with needle operation and manipulation techniques, and laying a foundation for real animal treatment. In addition, the model also facilitates teachers' intuitive teaching and demonstration, making complex meridian knowledge visual and easy to understand. Through repeated practice, learners can enhance the accuracy of clinical diagnosis and treatment as well as the safety of operations. Overall, the clinical practice of the horse-body acupuncture model not only promotes the modernization of traditional Chinese veterinary medicine education but also provides a scientific and standardized training approach for animal rehabilitation treatment.