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Suggested Study Material

From the ACT document Preparing for the Certifying Examination of the American College of Theriogenologists: 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 encouraged 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 is not intended to be an exclusive or required reading list, but rather as a guide to help candidates to locate information.

Monographs

General reproductive embryology, anatomy, and physiology

• Senger PL (2005) Pathways to Pregnancy and Parturition. Current Conceptions Inc., Seattle.
• Hafez ES (2000) Reproduction in Farm Animals. Wiley-Blackwell.
• Heide Schatten H, Constantinescu GM (2007) Comparative Reproductive Biology. Wiley-Blackwell. [Also available as online book.]
• Benirschke K (2011) Comparative Placentation. International Veterinary Information Service: www.ivis.org [Note: IVIS site requires free registration]

Bovine reproduction

• Youngquist RS, Threlfall W (2006) Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology. 2nd ed. Saunders, Philadelphia. [Also as Electronic Book]. WB Saunders Co., Philadelphia PA.
• Noakes DE, Parkinson TJ, England GC (2009). Veterinary Reproduction & Obstetrics. Saunders.
• Morrow DA (1986) Current Therapy in Theriogenology. 2nd ed. Saunders.
• Roberts SJ. (1986) Veterinary Obstetrics and Genital Diseases, Edwards Bros., Ann Arbor MI.
• Barth AD and Oko RJ. (1989) Abnormal Morphology of Bovine Spermatozoa, Iowa State University Press, Ames IA.
• Veterinary Clinics of North America – Food Animal Practice: (1) Bovine theriogenology, vol 21, 2005; For #2-4, 1993-97 are print only ; shelved by journal title: (2) Bull infertility, vol 13, 1997; (3) Diagnosis of abortion, vol 10, 1994; (4) Female bovine infertility, vol 9, 1993.
• Proceedings from Annual Conferences of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners.
• Manual of the International Embryo Transfer Society. [4th edition on order]
• Dairy Cattle Reproduction: www.uwex.edu/ces/dairyrepro
• Bovine Theriogenology Images: www.vet.k-state.edu/media/images/therio

Equine reproduction

• McKinnon AO, Squires EL, Vaala WE, Varner DD (2010) Equine Reproduction. Wiley Blackwell.
• Brinsko SP, Blanchard TL, Varner DD, Schumacher J, Love CC (2010). Manual of Equine Reproduction. C.V. Mosby.
• Samper J, Pycock P, McKinnon AO (2007) Current Therapy in Equine Reproduction. Saunders. [Also as Electronic Book].
• Youngquist RS, Threlfall W (2006) Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology. 2nd ed. Saunders, Philadelphia. [Also as Electronic Book].
• Derek C. Knottenbelt DC, Pascoe RR, Leblanc M, Lopate C (2003) Equine Stud Farm Medicine & Surgery. Saunders. [Also as Electronic Book]
• Ginther OJ (1995) Ultrasonic Imaging and Animal Reproduction: Book 2: Horses, Equiservices Publishing, Cross Plains WI.
• Ginther OJ. Reproductive Biology of the Mare (1992) Book 1. Equiservices Publishing, Cross Plains WI.
• Veterinary Clinics of North America - Equine Practice: (1) Advances in reproduction, vol 22, 2006; For #2-3: (1992, 1996) are print only shelved by journal title: (2) Diagnostic techniques and assisted reproductive technology, vol 12, 1996; (3) Stallion management, vol 8, 1992.
• Proceedings from Annual Conferences of the American Association of Equine Practitioners
• Proceedings from the International Symposium on Equine Reproduction (either JRF supplement or BOR Monographs)
• Ball BA (2004) Recent Advances in Equine Reproduction. International Veterinary Information Service: www.ivis.org [Note: IVIS site requires free registration]

Small animal reproduction

• Johnston SD, Root Kustritz MV and Olson PN. (2001) Canine and Feline Theriogenology, WB Saunders Co., Philadelphia PA.
• Simpson GM, England GCW and Harvey M (eds). (1998) Manual of Small Animal Reproduction and Neonatology, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Cheltenham, England.
• Feldman EC and Nelson RW. (1996) Canine and Feline Endocrinology and Reproduction, WB Saunders Co., Philadelphia PA
• Veterinary Clinics of North America – Small Animal Practice: Print only, shelved by journal title: Clinical theriogenology, vol 31, 2001.
• Concannon PW, England G, Verstegen III J, Linde-Forsberg C (2006) Recent Advances in Small Animal Reproduction. International Veterinary Information Service: www.ivis.org [Note: IVIS site requires free registration]
• Small Animal Reproduction Notes: www.tc.umn.edu/~rootk001/Class_notes_Root_Kustritz.htm

Porcine reproduction

• Youngquist RS, Threlfall W (2006) Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology. 2nd ed. Saunders, Philadelphia. [Also as Electronic Book].
• Morrow DA (1986) Current Therapy in Theriogenology. 2nd ed. Saunders.
• Straw BE, Zimmerman JJ, D'Allaire S, Taylor DJ (2006) Diseases of Swine. Wiley-Blackwell.
• Veterinary Clinics of North America – Food Animal Practice: (1992 is print only, shelved by journal title): Swine reproduction, vol 8, 1992.
• Proceedings from Annual Conferences of the American Association of Swine Practitioners

Small ruminants and camelid reproduction

• Youngquist RS, Threlfall W (2006) Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology. 2nd ed. Saunders, Philadelphia. [Also as Electronic Book].
• Pugh DG (2001) Sheep and Goat Medicine. Saunders. [Also as Electronic Book]. Second edition 2012 also available.
• Fowler ME (2010) Medicine and Surgery of Camelids. Wiley-Blackwell.
• Veterinary Clinics of North America – Food Animal Practice: (1994 is print only, shelved by journal title): Update on llama medicine, vol 10, 1994.
• Maryland Small Ruminant Page: www.sheepandgoat.com/repro.html

Exotics/laboratory/avian reproduction

• Youngquist RS, Threlfall W (2006) Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology. 2nd ed. Saunders, Philadelphia. [Also as Electronic Book].
• Morrow DA (1986) Current Therapy in Theriogenology. 2nd ed. Saunders.
• Etches RJ (1995) Reproduction in Poultry. CAB International.
• Veterinary Clinics of North America – Food Animal Practice: (1998 is print only, shelved by journal title): Ratites 14, 1998

Reproductive pathology

• McEntee K. (1990) Reproductive Pathology of Domestic Mammals, Academic Press, San Diego CA.
• Jubb KVF, Kennedy PC and Palmer N. (1993) Pathology of Domestic Animals, sections on the Reproductive System Academic Press, New York.
• Buergelt C. (1997) Color Atlas of Reproductive Pathology of Domestic Animals, Mosby, St. Louis MO.
• Ladds PW, Wu F, Chang W, Shyu J (1997) Color Atlas of Veterinary Reproductive Pathology. Iowa State Press.
• Linklater KA and Smith MC (1993) Color Atlas of Diseases and Disorders of the Sheep and Goat. Mosby, Aylesbury.
• Necropsy Show and Tell: w3.vet.cornell.edu/nst
• Veterinary Reproductive Pathology: www.uoguelph.ca/~rfoster/repropath/repro.htm

Reproductive surgery

• Wolf DF, Moll HD (1998) Large Animal Urogenital Surgery. Williams & Wilkins.
• Walker DF and Vaughan JT (1980) Bovine and Equine Urogenital Surgery, Lea and Febiger, Philadelphia.

Multiple topics on multiple species

• Proceedings from Annual Conferences of the Society for Theriogenology
• Proceedings from the International Congress on Animal Reproduction May also be International Congress on Animal Reproduction and Artificial Insemination
• Proceedings from Annual Conferences of the International Embryo Transfer Society. Many of these proceedings are special issues of Reproduction, fertility, and development or Theriogenology
• The Drost project: www.drostproject.org
• Comparative Theriogenology: www.vetmed.lsu.edu/eiltslotus/theriogenology-5361
• ACT Board Preparation list-serve: contact Charles Franz (Charles@Franzmgt.com) to have your name included in the list

Journals

• Theriogenology
• Animal Reproduction Science
• Reproduction in Domestic Animals
• Journal of Dairy Science
• Journal of Animal Science
• Reproduction
• Biology of Reproduction
• Journal of Andrology

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