Indonesia Association of TCVM

The Indonesia Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (IATCVM) is an association of Indonesian veterinarians dedicated to the research, education and practice of traditional Chinese medicine for animals which includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, Tui-na manipulation and food therapy. IATCVM under PB PDHI in collaboration with Chi University, WATCVM, and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Indonesia organizes TCVM learning on an ongoing basis and obtains international accreditation.

IATCVM Mission

1. Increasing the professionalism of veterinarians who provide traditional Chinese medicine for animals.
2. Developing veterinary science, especially traditional Chinese medicine for animals which includes animal acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine for animals, Tuina massage for animals and food therapy for animals.
3. Promote the dignity and fight for the interests of veterinarians practicing traditional Chinese medicine for animals.
4. Improving the quality of medical services and animal health in order to participate in ensuring environmental health and veterinary public health.
5. Representing the veterinary profession in medical and health scientific aspects through traditional Chinese medicine for animals.

Executive Members of IATCVM

President: Tatang Cahyono DVM, MS, CVA, CVTP, CVFT, CVCH, CCRP

Dr. Tatang Cahyono specializes in TCVM and works in the largest small animal clinic in Jakarta. Dr. Cahyono received his DVM in 2003 from Airlangga University in Indonesia. During his early professional career, he worked in the pharmaceutical industry. Later, he became certified and worked as a human acupuncturist. In 2012, he went to Chi to study Small Animal Acupuncture, Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, and Veterinary Tui-na. Dr. Cahyono is the Indonesian Board Director of WATCVM and an International Director of Chi.

How to Join

To become a member of the Indonesia Association TCVM, please visit iatcvm.id or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..