Does this page include individual point detail pages?

No. This page is a master atlas and overview only, designed as a structured navigation page without individual point detail links.

Are sheep and goat acupuncture points standardized?

Ovine acupuncture references are based on practical veterinary literature and are less standardized than dog or cat veterinary acupuncture.

Are Chinese names shown throughout the page?

Chinese names are shown only inside point cards and table entries so the page remains English-first.

Sheep and Goat Acupuncture Points Atlas | Commonly Used Ovine Acupoints

Sheep and Goat Acupuncture Points Atlas

English-first atlas of commonly used ovine acupuncture points for sheep and goats, with Chinese names shown only inside point cards and table entries. The page is based on practical veterinary literature and should be treated as a research and veterinary reference rather than a fully standardized species atlas.

Ovine Sheep / Goat Research Use Chinese Names Inside Entries No Single-Point Detail Pages

Atlas Overview

Ovine Focus

Species-specific livestock atlas

This page is designed specifically for sheep and goat acupuncture references. It does not link to single-point detail pages and keeps the English-first structure used across the other species atlas pages.

Species: OvineAtlas PageResearch Reference

English-first Format

English main / 中文 only in point entries

Point names are presented primarily in English transliteration and code format. Chinese names and short location notes appear only in the point cards and the table so the page remains clean and easy to scan.

EN Primary中文点位可见Atlas Style

Research Limits

Compiled literature + livestock practice

Sheep and goat acupuncture information is less standardized than dog or cat veterinary acupuncture. The atlas therefore combines practical livestock references and compiled literature, and any use in clinical settings should be confirmed by a qualified veterinarian.

Limited StandardizationVet ConfirmationNot a Procedure Guide

Commonly Used Points

BL20 - Pishu (脾俞)

Spleen back shu / digestion

Code: Pishu (脾俞)

Region: Back

Research use: Ruminal atony, indigestion, diarrhea.

Core 1Common

GV20 - Baihui (百会)

Sacral midline / paralysis and shock

Code: Baihui (百会)

Region: Sacrum

Research use: Paralysis, convulsion, lumbosacral rheumatism.

Core 2Common

EX - Shunqi (顺气)

Rumen support / bloating

Code: Shunqi (顺气)

Region: Oral / Upper GI

Research use: Ruminal bloat, indigestion, insertion branch technique.

Core 3Special

EX - Erjian (耳尖)

Ear tip / heat-clearing point

Code: Erjian (耳尖)

Region: Ear

Research use: Fever, heatstroke, respiratory disease.

Core 4Common

BL23 - Shenshu (肾俞)

Kidney back shu / urinary support

Code: Shenshu (肾俞)

Region: Lower Back

Research use: Urinary disorders, diarrhea, lumbosacral pain.

Core 5Common

EX - Houhai (后海)

Anal-tail depression / diarrhea and prolapse

Code: Houhai (后海)

Region: Tail Base

Research use: Diarrhea, constipation, prolapse, calf disease.

Core 6Common

Reference note These points are the most practical entries for an ovine atlas page because they recur across livestock acupuncture references and cover digestive, respiratory, neurologic, musculoskeletal, and reproductive use categories.

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Common Ovine Acupoints

No.	Code	English Name	中文名	Pinyin	Region	Location Summary	Research Use
1	BL20	Pishu	脾俞	Píshū	Back	Third intercostal groove from the end	Ruminal atony, indigestion, diarrhea
2	EX	Shunqi	顺气	Shùnqì	Oral / Upper GI	Inserted branch point in palatal groove	Bloat, ruminal atony
3	BL26	Guanyuan Shu	关元俞	Guānyuánshū	Lower Back	Lower lumbar paraspinal groove	Bloat, ruminal impaction, diarrhea
4	GV20	Baihui	百会	Bǎihuì	Sacrum	Between last lumbar and first sacral vertebrae	Paralysis, shock, convulsion
5	EX	Erjian	耳尖	Ěrjiān	Ear	Ear tip vein	Fever, heatstroke, respiratory disease
6	EX	Shanggan / Shengen	山根	Shāngēn	Head & Nose	Nasal bridge root	Cold, fever, heat disease
7	BL13	Feishu	肺俞	Fèishū	Back	Thoracic paraspinal groove	Cough, lung heat
8	BL12	Fengmen	风门	Fēngmén	Back	Behind shoulder-region depression	Common cold, cough, wind syndromes
9	GV14	Dazhui	大椎	Dàzhuī	Back	Between C7 and T1	Common cold, fever, heatstroke
10	BL11	Qimen / Tianmen	天门	Tiānmén	Head & Neck	Occipital depression	Tetanus, epilepsy, neurologic disease
11	EX	Naohou	脑后	Nǎohòu	Head & Neck	Occipital midline	Heatstroke, head disease
12	EX	Suqi	苏气	Sūqì	Back	Upper thoracic back groove	Cough, lung heat
13	EX	Qiangfeng	抢风	Qiǎngfēng	Forelimb	Shoulder depression	Forelimb rheumatism, sprain
14	EX	Dagua / Hanmeng	大胯 / 汗沟	Dàkuà / Hàngōu	Hindlimb	Hip or groin region	Hindlimb rheumatism, paralysis
15	BL23	Shenshu	肾俞	Shènshū	Lower Back	Lumbar paraspinal groove	Urinary disorders, diarrhea, lumbosacral pain
16	EX	Qianchuan	前缠腕	Qián chánwàn	Forelimb	Carpal region	Carpal sprain, pain
17	EX	Houchanwan	后缠腕	Hòu chánwàn	Hindlimb	Tarsal region	Tarsal sprain, pain
18	EX	Shitou	蹄头	Títóu	Feet	Hoof tip	Foot rot, claw disease
19	EX	Yongquan / Dishui	涌泉 / 滴水	Yǒngquán / Dīshuǐ	Feet	Hoof plantar point	Foot rot, inflammation
20	BL21	Weishu	胃俞	Wèishū	Back	Thoracic paraspinal groove	Digestive dysfunction, appetite loss
21	BL18	Ganshu	肝俞	Gānshū	Back	Thoracic paraspinal groove	Jaundice, eye disease
22	EX	Tongguan	通关	Tōngguān	Head / Detox	Emergency heat-clearing point	Tetanus, heatstroke, eye disease
23	EX	Linguan	灵关	Língguān	Head / Detox	Emergency support area	Respiratory distress, shock
24	SP6	Sanyinjiao	三阴交	Sānyīnjiāo	Hindlimb	Medial lower leg	Urogenital disorders, hindlimb disease
25	EX	Yingu	阴沟	Yīngōu	Lower Abdomen	Reproductive support area	Uterine disorders, prolapse
26	EX	Xingong	心宫	Xīngōng	Chest	Thoracic support area	Weakness, recovery support
27	EX	Wangui	尾桂	Wěiguì	Tail	Tail base region	Diarrhea, constipation, tail disorders
28	EX	Yanjiu	眼救	Yǎnjiù	Head & Eye	Eye-support region	Eye disease, conjunctivitis

Disease Reference

Disease Category	Condition	Suggested Points	Common Needle Method
Digestive	Ruminal atony, bloat, impaction, diarrhea	Pishu, Hou Sanli, Guanyuan Shu, Houhai, Shunqi	White needle, water acupuncture, electroacupuncture
Respiratory	Common cold, cough, lung heat, heatstroke	Dazhui, Feishu, Fengmen, Erjian, Shunqi	Blood needling, white needle, moxibustion
Neurologic	Tetanus, epilepsy, shock, paralysis	Baihui, Tianmen, Tongguan, Linguan, Naohou	Water acupuncture, fire needle, electroacupuncture
Musculoskeletal	Rheumatism, lameness, sprain, paralysis	Baihui, Shenshu, Qiangfeng, Dagua, Houchanwan	Fire needle, electroacupuncture, vinegar-wine moxibustion
Reproductive	Hypofertility, uterine prolapse, post-partum weakness	Yingu, Sanyinjiao, Shenshu, Baihui	Water acupuncture, electroacupuncture
Eye	Conjunctivitis, keratitis, eye inflammation	Ganshu, Taiyang, Yanjiu, Erjian	Blood needling, water irrigation support
Hoof / Limb	Foot rot, claw pain, carpal or tarsal injury	Shitou, Yongquan / Dishui, Qianchuan, Houchanwan	White needle, debridement support, special technique
Detox Support	Poisoning, toxic plant exposure	Erjian, Taijian, Tongguan	Blood needling, emergency support

Practical note Ovine acupuncture is less standardized than dog or cat veterinary acupuncture. The tables above are best treated as literature-based reference material, and clinical use should be guided by veterinary judgment, restraint safety, and species-specific handling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this page include individual acupoint detail pages?

No. This is a master atlas page only, built for overview, search, and navigation without point-level detail pages.

Are sheep and goat acupuncture points fully standardized?

No. Sheep and goat references are compiled from practical veterinary literature, and standardization is still limited.

Can these points be used directly for pet treatment?

They should only be used after veterinary assessment and safe restraint, because ovine acupuncture is still less standardized than companion-animal practice.

Why is the image placed below the breadcrumb?

The image is used as the atlas hero visual to match the template you requested and to keep the breadcrumb visible above the page title.

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