What's the Deal with Vet Care in Austria?

In Austria, there's a growing interest in alternative vet care, often called Complementary and Integrative Medicine (CIM). This approach combines traditional treatments with alternative methods to improve animal health. But how much is it really used in Austrian vet practices? A recent study took a closer look at this. It found that CIM is indeed part of vet care in Austria. However, the extent of its use is still unclear. The study also examined how CIM is taught and researched at universities in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Germany and Switzerland have clear rules about teaching CIM to doctors and vets. But in Austria, the situation is different. The study aimed to understand if CIM is as important in Austria as it is in its neighboring countries. One big question remains: why isn't CIM taught everywhere? And why isn't there more research on it? It's like having a useful tool, but not everyone knows how to use it effectively. The study provides a broad overview of CIM in the vet world. It highlights the need for more research and education to fully understand and utilize CIM in vet care.