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American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) Reading List

This is only a convenience copy of the ACVB reading list to help find copies of reading materials in local libraries.  It does not replace the official ACVB reading list. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they use the latest ACVB reading list.

 

ACVB

This guide contains the list of books and journals recommended as study materials for the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) examination.

Residents are responsible for ensuring they are using the correct edition of a book for the exam.

Please ask your librarian, mentor, or specialty board examination committee if questions arise.

"The ACVB has developed the Suggested Reading List for individuals applying for membership to serve as a general reading list of behavioral information. Suggested readings are indicated by an asterisk (*). The intent of this more specific list is to help guide Candidates towards the more pertinent books that will assist them in preparing for the examination. This list is not intended to suggest that the Candidate should read every book on ethology or every book on learning theory, but rather to demonstrate the breadth and scope of veterinary behavior. Neither list should be construed as a commitment regarding specific examination material. For the purposes of studying for the ACVB examination, it is suggested that a Candidate review texts pertaining to general principles of behavior as well as species specific material, then use other books to fill in clinical information. Current texts in the fields of internal medicine, neurology, and neuroscience should also be reviewed with emphasis on veterinary behavior. More timely material, available in periodicals listed below, should be consulted as well. Refer to the general reading list for additional references."

Source: 2024-2025 ACVB Applicant Packet

This resource updated: 11/04/2024

Source reading list updated by specialty board: July 2024

This is only a convenience copy of the ACVB reading list to help find copies of reading materials in local libraries.  It does not replace the official ACVB reading list. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they use the latest ACVB reading list.

 

* Suggested reading are indicated by an asterisk 

This is only a convenience copy of the ACVB reading list to help find copies of reading materials in local libraries.  It does not replace the official ACVB reading list. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they use the latest ACVB reading list.

 

* Suggested readings are indicated by an asterisk. 

This is only a convenience copy of the ACVB reading list to help find copies of reading materials in local libraries.  It does not replace the official ACVB reading list. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they use the latest ACVB reading list.

Suggested readings are indicated by an asterisk (*).

This is only a convenience copy of the ACVB reading list to help find copies of reading materials in local libraries.  It does not replace the official ACVB reading list. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they use the latest ACVB reading list.

Suggested readings are indicated by an asterisk (*).

This is only a convenience copy of the ACVB reading list to help find copies of reading materials in local libraries.  It does not replace the official ACVB reading list. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they use the latest ACVB reading list.

 

* Suggested readings are indicated by an asterisk. 

This is only a convenience copy of the ACVB reading list to help find copies of reading materials in local libraries.  It does not replace the official ACVB reading list. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they use the latest ACVB reading list.

 

Suggested readings are indicated by an asterisk (*).

This is only a convenience copy of the ACVB reading list to help find copies of reading materials in local libraries.  It does not replace the official ACVB reading list. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they use the latest ACVB reading list.

Suggested readings are indicated by an asterisk (*).

This is only a convenience copy of the ACVB reading list to help find copies of reading materials in local libraries.  It does not replace the official ACVB reading list. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they use the latest ACVB reading list.

Suggested readings are indicated by an asterisk (*).

This is only a convenience copy of the ACVB reading list to help find copies of reading materials in local libraries.  It does not replace the official ACVB reading list. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they use the latest ACVB reading list.

Suggested readings are indicated by an asterisk (*).

This is only a convenience copy of the ACVB reading list to help find copies of reading materials in local libraries.  It does not replace the official ACVB reading list. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they use the latest ACVB reading list.

"Candidates are expected to be familiar with the classic and current behavior literature from various journal sources. Journals listed below are particularly significant. Papers relevant to clinical case management should be emphasized. The list should not be considered all-inclusive."