Oil spills require experienced personnel that can quickly triage and correctly treat large numbers of critically sick birds. Similarly, “bird wrecks,” where large numbers of waterbirds are disabled by harmful algal blooms, have increased in the past decade. Dr. Scott Ford has been involved in several of these responses and has the real-world experience the job demands. Not only that but he teaches first responders in capture and rescue techniques, wildlife deterrence (also known as “hazing”) to prevent oil contact, and treatment phases of oil spill response. If you would like to consult with Dr. Ford on your oil spill response situation, please fill out the form below.
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Young mallards are being tracked to better determine their unique habitat needs and pressures.
Dr. Scott Ford provides veterinary medical services for wildlife. This includes seeing wild bird patients for examination and surgery, providing surgical and medical support for field biologists, assisting in environmental disasters, and providing online or telephone support for veterinarians and wildlife rehabilitators. Injured Wildlife Dr. Ford’s studies and career began with wild birds and he […]
