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This guide contains the list of books and journals recommended as study materials for the American College of Theriogenologists (ACT) examination.
Residents are responsible for ensuring they are using the correct edition of a book for their exam.
Please ask your librarian, mentor, or specialty board examination committee if questions arise.
"The following list has been reviewed by members of the examination committee. Listed references are considered to contain relevant contributions to the field of theriogenology and may be helpful in the candidate's preparation for completion of the certifying examination. Candidates should not expect themselves to read all the material on the list and are encourage to consult with a mentor about their personal study plan, tailoring their personal reading list and study strategy to meet their own strengths and weaknesses. The following reading list ins not intended to be an exclusive or required reading list, but rather as a guide to help candidates to locate information."
Source: ACT Becoming a Diplomate, exam reading list.
This resource updated: 5/12/2016
Source reading list reviewed: 1/9/2015
Source reading list updated by specialty board: 1/5/2015
- Preparing for the Certifying Examination (ACT) Updated Jan. 9, 2015
- Comparative Placentation by Benirschke, K.Publication Date: 2011Available electronically through the International Veterinary Information Service (IVIS) .
- Animal Andrology: Theories and Applications by Peter J. Chenoweth (Editor); Steven P. Lorton (Editor)Call Number: SF871 .A55 2014 MORGANISBN: 9781780643168Publication Date: 2014E-BOOK and print (request from Morgan Library)
- Reproduction in Farm Animals (7th ed.) by B. Hafez (Editor); E. S. E. Hafez (Editor)Call Number: SF871 .R47 2000ISBN: 9780683305777Publication Date: 20007th edition
E-BOOK and print - Comparative Reproductive Biology by Heide Schatten; Gheorghe M. ConstantinescuISBN: 9780813815541Publication Date: 2007E-BOOK
- Veterinary Obstetrics and Genital Diseases by RobertsCall Number: SF887 .R57 1986Publication Date: 19863rd edition.
- Pathways to Pregnancy and Parturition (3rd ed.) by Phil SengerCall Number: QP251 .S46 2012ISBN: 9780965764834Publication Date: 20123rd edition
Books
- Current Therapy in Theriogenology: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Reproductive Diseases in Animals by David A. MorrowCall Number: SF871 .C84 1986ISBN: 9780721665801Publication Date: 1986
- Bovine Reproduction by Richard M. Hopper (Editor)Call Number: SF768.2.C3 B67 2015ISBN: 9781118470831Publication Date: 2015E-BOOK and print
- Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology (2nd ed.) by Robert S. Youngquist; Walter R. ThrelfallCall Number: SF871 .C87 2007ISBN: 9780721693231Publication Date: 20062nd edition
E-BOOK and print - Abnormal Morphology of Bovine Spermatozoa by A. D. Barth; R. J. OkoCall Number: SF767.C3 B37 1989ISBN: 9780813801124Publication Date: 1989
- Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics (9th ed.) by Gary C. W. England (Editor); Timothy J. Parkinson (Editor); David E. Noakes (Editor)Call Number: SF871 .V48 2009ISBN: 9780702028878Publication Date: 20099th edition
- Bovine Theriogenology by Grant S. Frazer; Robert A. SmithCall Number: SF601 .V4233 v.21 no.2ISBN: 1416028501Publication Date: 2005Veterinary Clinics of North America - Food Animal Practice; volume 21, number 2.
- Bull Infertility by Van CampCall Number: SF601 .V4233 v.13 no.2Publication Date: 1997Veterinary Clinics of North America - Food Animal Practice; volume 13, number 2.
- Diagnosis of Abortion by Richard B. MillerCall Number: SF601 .V4233 v.10 no.3Publication Date: 1994Veterinary Clinics of North America - Food Animal Practice; volume 10, number 3.
- Female Bovine Infertility by William F. Braun, Robert S. YoungquistCall Number: SF601 .V4233 v.9 no.2Publication Date: 1993Veterinary Clinics of North America - Food Animal Practice; volume 9, number 2.
- Manual of the International Embryo Transfer Society : a procedural guide and general information for the use of embryo transfer technology emphasizing sanitary procedures by D A Stringfellow; M Daniel GivensPublication Date: 20104th edition.
Corrected printing available.
Resources
- Proceedings from Annual Conferences of the American Association of Bovine PractitionersVet Library SF961 .A44
- Dairy Cattle ReproductionUniversity of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension
- Bovine Theriogenology ImagesKansas State University
Books
- Recent Advances in Equine Reproduction by BallPublication Date: 2004Available from International Veterinary Information Service (IVIS).
- Equine Reproductive Procedures by John Dascanio (Editor); Patrick McCue (Editor)Call Number: SF768.2.H67 D37 2014ISBN: 9780470960394Publication Date: 2014E-BOOK and print
- Equine Stud Farm Medicine and Surgery by Derek C. Knottenbelt; Michelle LeBlanc; Cheryl Lopate; Reg R. PascoeCall Number: SF951 .E6376 2003ISBN: 9780702021305Publication Date: 2003
- Ultrasonic Imaging and Animal Reproduction by O. J. GintherCall Number: SF772.58.G56 1995ISBN: 9780964007246Publication Date: 1995Book 2 in the Ultrasonic Imaging and Animal Reproduction series
Request Book 2 from Morgan Storage - Reproductive Biology of the Mare (2nd ed.) by O. J. GintherCall Number: SF871 .G56 1992ISBN: 9780964007215Publication Date: 19922nd edition.
- Manual of Equine Reproduction (3rd ed.) by Steven P. Brinsko; Terry L. Blanchard; Dickson D. Varner; James Schumacher; Charles C. LoveCall Number: SF768.2.H67 M36 2011ISBN: 9780323064828Publication Date: 20103rd edition
E-BOOK and print - Equine Reproduction (2nd ed.) by Angus O. McKinnon (Editor); Edward L. Squires (Editor); Wendy E. Vaala (Editor); Dickson D. Varner (Editor)Call Number: SF768.2.H67 E68 2011ISBN: 9780813819716Publication Date: 20112nd edition.
2 volumes.
E-BOOK and print - Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology (2nd ed.) by Robert S. Youngquist; Walter R. ThrelfallCall Number: SF871 .C87 2007ISBN: 9780721693231Publication Date: 20062nd edition
E-BOOK and print - Current Therapy in Equine Reproduction by Juan C. Samper (Editor); Angus O. McKinnon (Editor); Jonathan F. Pycock (Editor)Call Number: SF768.2.H67 C87 2007ISBN: 9780721602523Publication Date: 2006E-BOOK and print
- Advances in Reproduction by A. Simon Turner (Editor); Elaine M. CarnevaleCall Number: SF 601 .V4232 v.22 no.3Publication Date: 2006Veterinary Clinics of North America - Equine Practice; volume 22, number 3.
- Diagnostic Techniques and Assisted Reproductive Technology by Edward L SquiresCall Number: SF601 .V4232 v.12 no.1Publication Date: 1996Veterinary Clinics of North America - Equine Practice; volume 12, number 1
- Stallion Management by Terry L Blanchard; Dickson D VarnerCall Number: SF601 .V4232 v.8 no.1Publication Date: 1992Veterinary Clinics of North America - Equine Practice; volume 8, number 1
Resources
Books
- Recent Advances in Small Animal Reproduction by Concannon PW, England G, Verstegen III J, Linde-Forsberg CPublication Date: 2006Available from International Veterinary Information Service (IVIS).
- Canine and Feline Theriogenology by Shirley D. Johnston; Margaret V. Root Kustritz; Patricia N. S. OlsonCall Number: SF427.2 .J64 2001ISBN: 9780721656076Publication Date: 2001
- Management of Pregnant and Neonatal Dogs, Cats, and Exotic Pets by Cheryl Lopate (Editor)Call Number: SF427.2 .M36 2012ISBN: 9780813807935Publication Date: 2012E-BOOK and print
- BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Reproduction and Neonatology by Gary England (Editor); Angelika von Heimendahl (Editor)ISBN: 9781905319190Publication Date: 20112nd edition
SA - Canine and Feline Endocrinology and Reproduction (2nd ed.) by Edward C. Feldman; Richard W. Nelson; Ray Kersey (Editor)Call Number: SF992.E53 F45 1996ISBN: 0721636349Publication Date: 19962nd edition
New edition available - Small Animal Pediatrics: The First 12 Months of Life by Michael E. Peterson; Michelle KutzlerCall Number: SF991 .S5947 2011ISBN: 9781416048893Publication Date: 2010E-BOOK and print
- Clinical Theriogenology by Autumn P. DavidsonCall Number: SF601 .V422 v.31 no.2Publication Date: 2001Veterinary Clinics of North America - Small Animal Practice; volume 31, number 2.
Resources
Books
- Current Therapy in Theriogenology: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Reproductive Diseases in Animals by David A. MorrowISBN: 9780721665641Publication Date: 1980Volume 1.
- Diseases of Swine by Sylvie D'Allaire (Editor); David J. Taylor (Editor); Barbara E. Straw (Editor); Jeffery J. Zimmerman (Editor)ISBN: 9780813817033Publication Date: 20069th edition.
New edition available - Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology (2nd ed.) by Robert S. Youngquist; Walter R. ThrelfallCall Number: SF871 .C87 2007ISBN: 9780721693231Publication Date: 20062nd edition
E-BOOK and print - Swine Reproduction by Roderick C. Tubbs; Allen D. LemanCall Number: SF 601 .V4233 v.8 no.3Publication Date: 1992Veterinary Clinics of North America - Food Animal Practice; volume 8, number 3.
Proceedings
Books
- Llama and Alpaca Care: Medicine, Surgery, Reproduction, Nutrition, and Herd Health by Chris Cebra; David E. Anderson; Ahmed Tibary; Robert J. Van Saun; LaRue Willard JohnsonCall Number: SF981 .L53 2014ISBN: 9781437723526Publication Date: 2014E-BOOK and print
- Medicine and Surgery of Camelids by Murray E. FowlerCall Number: SF997.5.L35 F68 2010ISBN: 9780813810034Publication Date: 2010E-BOOK and print
- Sheep and Goat Medicine (2nd ed.) by D. G. Pugh; A. N. BairdCall Number: SF968 .S54 2012ISBN: 9781437723533Publication Date: 20112nd edition
E-BOOK and print - Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology (2nd ed.) by Robert S. Youngquist; Walter R. ThrelfallCall Number: SF871 .C87 2007ISBN: 9780721693231Publication Date: 20062nd edition
E-BOOK and print - Update on Llama Medicine by LaRue W. JohnsonCall Number: SF 601 .V4233 v.10 no.2Publication Date: 1994Veterinary Clinics of North America - Food Animal Practice; volume 10, number 2.
Resources
- Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology (2nd ed.) by Robert S. Youngquist; Walter R. ThrelfallCall Number: SF871 .C87 2007ISBN: 9780721693231Publication Date: 20062nd edition
E-BOOK and print - Reproduction in Poultry by Robert J. EtchesCall Number: SF768.2.P6 E82 1996 MORGANISBN: 9780851987385Publication Date: 1996Request from Morgan Library
- Ratites by Simon M. Shane, Thomas N. TullyCall Number: SF 601 .V4233 v.14 no.3Publication Date: 1998Veterinary Clinics of North America - Food Animal Practice; volume 14, number 3.
Books
- Reproductive Pathology of Domestic Mammals by Kenneth McEnteeCall Number: SF871 .M39 1990ISBN: 9780124833753Publication Date: 1990
- Pathology of Domestic Animals by K. V. Jubb (Editor); Peter C. Kennedy (Volume Editor); Nigel Palmer (Volume Editor)Call Number: SF769 .P345 1993ISBN: 9780123916051Publication Date: 1993
- Pathology of Domestic Animals by K. V. Jubb (Editor); Peter C. Kennedy (Volume Editor); Nigel Palmer (Volume Editor)Call Number: SF769 .P345 1993ISBN: 9780123916068Publication Date: 1993
- Pathology of Domestic Animals by K. V. Jubb (Editor); Peter C. Kennedy (Volume Editor); Nigel Palmer (Volume Editor)Call Number: SF769 .P345 1993ISBN: 9780123916075Publication Date: 1993
- Color Atlas of Reproductive Pathology of Domestic Animals by Claus D. BuergeltCall Number: SF871 .B83 1997ISBN: 9780815113058Publication Date: 1997
- Color Atlas of Veterinary Reproductive Pathology by Philip W LaddsISBN: 9789579069250Publication Date: 1997
- Color Atlas of Diseases and Disorders of the Sheep and Goat by Karl A. Linklater Mary C SmithCall Number: SF968 .L57 1993ISBN: 0723417083Publication Date: 1993
Resources
- Necropsy Show and TellCornell Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Reproductive PathologyUniversity of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
- Large Animal Urogenital Surgery (2nd ed.) by Dwight F. Wolfe; H. David MollCall Number: SF911 .L27 1999ISBN: 9780683092301Publication Date: 19982nd edition
- Bovine and Equine Urogenital Surgery by D. F. Walker; J. T. VaughanISBN: 9780812102840Publication Date: 1980
Resources
- Proceedings from Annual Conferences of the Society for TheriogenologyAvailable in print bound journals at Vet Library.
Call number SF871 .C54 - Proceedings from Annual Conferences of the International Embryo Transfer SocietyFound in special issues of "Reproduction, fertility, and development".
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