Westermayer Dr Erwin (2 results)

Original boards. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 2nd English Edition. Light wear to spine, covers & corners. Dustjacket: light soiling & wear to covers & spine, especially margins. ; With illustrations. Light wear to spine, covers & corners. Dustjacket: light soiling & wear to covers & spine, especially margins. ; 31 x 21.5 x 0.8 cms; 40 pages; Erwin Westermayer was a German veterinarian renowned for his pioneering work in veterinary acupuncture, particularly in the treatment of horses. Active during the mid-20th century, he played a significant role in introducing and integrating acupuncture into European veterinary practices. His contributions, alongside contemporaries like Kothbauer (Austria) and Milin (France) , were instrumental in establishing acupuncture as a recognised therapeutic modality for animals in the Western world. Westermayer authored The Treatment of Horses by Acupuncture, a seminal work that provided valuable insights into the application of acupuncture techniques for equine health. His clinical studies also focused on metabolic and reproductive disorders in cattle, further demonstrating the versatility of acupuncture in veterinary medicine. Through his dedication and research, Westermayer significantly advanced the acceptance and practice of veterinary acupuncture, leaving a lasting impact on animal healthcare.

Leather. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Bound in red leather with complete dustwrapper. Black and white photographs demonstrating exact positions for the needles. Text in English. Slight foxing to return flaps of the dustwrapper, otherwise vg in wrapper.