Veterinary Information

For specific information, please contact our vet, James Barnett BSc BVSc MRCVS on:
james@bdmlr.org.uk
or mobile phone: 07703 855399


The following texts are recommended for further reading on the veterinary management of marine mammals:

Barnett, J. and Robinson, I. (2003). Marine Mammals. In: BSAVA Manual of Wildlife Casualties. pp.182-201. Edited by E. Mullineaux, R. Best and J.E. Cooper. British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, Glos. (a reference specific to the UK strandings situation)

Dierauf, L.A. and Gulland, F.M.D. (2001). CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine. 2nd Edition. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida. (a more internationally orientated and extensive reference)