Aquatic, zoo, and research aspects

Question 1

What is the veterinary approach to working with endangered species?

Answer 1

1. Do no harm
2. Develop basic understanding of the biology of the species
3. Seek expert help from practitioner who have previous experience: esp. with immobilization, diseases issues
4. Basic vet skill set should be honed: time = trauma
5. Individual animal medicine plus herd/group based approach. Develop expertise with proxy species.