Monday, April 11th, 2011
Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

Dr. Ron Anders of the County Animal Clinic in Coldwater inserts acupuncture needles across the back of a quarter horse to help the animal with multiple health issues. Acupuncture and chiropractic treatments are based on ancient Chinese methods that help reduce or eliminate the need of medications for animals and people.

Related online story:
ROCKFORD - Dr. Ron Anders' knee-high, rubber boots kick up dirt as he shuffles across the barn floor toward his patient.
He stops within inches of the 1,300-pound horse and for a moment the two are locked in a deep stare. [More]
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