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American Board of Veterinary Toxicology (ABVT) Reading List

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

Casarett & Doull's Toxicology: the Basic Science of Poisons, 9th Edition by Curtis D. Klaassen
ISBN: 9781259863745
Publication Date: 2018
9th Edition.
Clinical Veterinary Toxicology by Konnie Plumlee
ISBN: 032301125X
Publication Date: 2003
Veterinary Toxicology by Ramesh C. Gupta (Editor)
ISBN: 9780128114100
Publication Date: 2018
3rd edition
Small Animal Toxicology by Michael E. Peterson; Patricia A. Talcott
ISBN: 9781455707171
Publication Date: 2012
3rd edition
Toxicology by Gary D. Osweiler
ISBN: 0683066641
Publication Date: 1996
Toxic Plants of North America by George E. Burrows; Ronald J. Tyrl
ISBN: 9780813820347
Publication Date: 2013
2nd edition

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Journals

2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and through March 2022 unless otherwise specified.

Book series issues and articles

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice
• Toxicology, 2001, 17(3)
• Toxins and adverse drug reactions affecting the equine nervous system, 2011, 27(3), pg 507-26
• Toxicology for the equine practitioner, 2015, 31(2), pg 269-79
• Compounding of veterinary drugs for the equine practitioners, 2017, 33(1), pg 213-25
Veterinary Clinics of North America:Food Animal Practice
• Ruminant Toxicology, 2011, 27(2)
• Ruminant toxicology diagnostics, 2012, 28(3), pg 557-64
Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice
• Common Toxicologic Issues in Small Animals, 2012, 42(2)
Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice
• Toxicology, 2008, 11(2)
Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice
• Common Toxicologic Issues in Small Animals: An Update, 2018, 48(2)
Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology by Detlef Thieme (Editor); Peter Hemmersbach (Editor)
ISBN: 9783540790884
Publication Date: 2010
Doping in Sports. Number 195
• pg 369-409 Some aspects of doping and medication control in equine sports. Houghton E, Maynard S
• pg 355-67 Hormonal growth promoting agents in food producing animals. Stephany RW.

Papers from the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health

This guide contains the list of books and journals recommended as study materials for the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology (ABVT) examination.

Source: ABVT Suggested Study Materials For Residents, American Board of Veterinary Toxicology.

This resource updated: 4/17/2024

Textbooks updated to most recent edition: 2/7/2022

Source reading list reviewed: 4/17/2024

Source reading list updated by specialty board: 2023

2023 ABVT Exam Reading List

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