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Veterinary Specialty Boards Reading Lists

A. History And Evolving Concepts of Animal Welfare

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

Society’s changing perceptions towards animals

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Society’s current perceptions toward animals

Cultural, societal, and religious perspectives affecting animals

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

Organizations/agencies responsible for impacting animal welfare

Global and international perspectives

Human-Animal Bond

AVMA Animal Welfare Principles

Access to veterinary care

Economic issues

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

Sentience

Concepts of animal needs

Recognition, assessment, prevention and management of pain

Recognition, assessment, prevention, and management of stress/distress

Sentience and pain in aquatic animals

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

Three orientations of animal welfare after Fraser

Concept of the Five Freedoms

Concept of the Five Domains

Quality of life and end of life considerations

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

Selection/training/qualifications/quality assurance of animal industry workers

Humane education and other public education programs

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

Communication