This guide contains the list of books and journals recommended as study materials for the American College of Animal Welfare (ACAW) examination that are available through Penn State University Libraries. NOTE: This does not replace the official ACAW reading list. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they use the latest ACAW reading list. 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 reading list is broken down into sections based on the Role Delineation Document tasks as shown in the table below. Click on the text of the section to link to the list of books for that task.
|
Number |
RDD Task |
Allocation |
|
1 |
10% |
|
|
2 |
12.5% |
|
|
3 |
15% |
|
|
4 |
10% |
|
|
5 |
The Role of the Veterinary Profession in Promoting Animal Welfare |
5% |
|
6 |
The Individual Veterinarian’s Role in Promoting Animal Welfare |
10% |
|
7 |
The Impact of Human, Animal, Environment Interactions on Animal Welfare |
10% |
|
8 |
7.5% |
|
|
9A & B |
20% (A+B) |
Source: American College of Animal Welfare (ACAW) Resource List
