ACVB Journals

Other Suggested Readings

Applicants 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.

  • Animal Behaviour, online 1995-
  • Animal Welfare, online 1992-
  • Anthrozoos, online 2007-
  • Applied Animal Behaviour Science, online 1995-
  • Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, online 1998-
  • Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, online 2000-
  • Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, online 1998-
  • Journal of Comparative Psychology, online 1947-1982, online 2005-2009
  • Journal of Ethology, online 1997-
  • Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, online 2006-
  • Laboratory Animal Science, Vet Journal Stacks 1971-1999 (name changed to Comparative Medicine, online 2000-)
  • Proceedings of the International Veterinary Behavior Meetings — Veterinary Library has 2003 only, Vet Book Stacks SF 604 R332 no.352 2003
  • Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, Vet Book Stacks SF 994 A8499m
  • Veterinary Clinics of North America (recent behavior editions)
    • Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice, online 1985-
    • Veterinary Clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice, online 1998-
    • Veterinary Clinics of North America. Food Animal Practice, online 1985-
    • Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice, online 1979-
    • Veterinary Clinics of North America, online 1971-1978
  • Zoo Biology, online 1997-

This list is based on the 2014 reading list. This page was last updated May 2014.