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Large Animal Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine
Brittany D Barbeau

Brittany D Barbeau, MPH

Biological Scientist II

Department: Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Business Phone: (352) 294-4309
Business Email: brittany.barbeau@ufl.edu
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About Brittany D Barbeau

Brittany Barbeau is the Biological Scientist for the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine Aquatic Animal Health Program. She has extensive marine animal necropsy experience, as well as considerable experience with initial response, triage, and transport of live cetaceans, manatees and sea turtles, and sea turtle rehabilitation. In addition to field response, Brittany has overseen sample collection and processing in both small animal medicine and marine mammal response, and is proficient in grant writing and management. She completed her Master in Public Health at the UF College of Public Health and Health Professions in May of 2026. Her research areas of interest include human interaction, population health, mental health support for veterinary professionals, and One Health.

Research Profile

Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)

0009-0009-4052-3707

Areas of Interest

  • Environmental Health/Public Health
  • Environmental health
  • Human Interaction
  • Marine Mammals
  • Mental Health
  • One Health
  • Population Health
  • Veterinary Anatomic Pathology

Publications

Academic Articles

  1. Point-of-care blood analyte data in Florida manatees Trichechus manatus latirostris affected by cold stress syndrome and during handling for health assessment procedures

    Journal
    Diseases of Aquatic Organisms.
    [DOI]
    10.3354/dao03940.
    Publisher’s Site

  2. Thyroid hormones and serum iodine in clinically normal versus chronically malnourished Florida manatees Trichechus manatus latirostris

    Journal
    Diseases of Aquatic Organisms.
    Volume/Issue
    167:1-12
    [DOI]
    10.3354/dao03928.
    [PMID]
    42530021.
    PubMed Publisher’s Site

  3. Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus in a common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) in Florida

    Journal
    Communications Biology.
    Volume/Issue
    7(1)
    [DOI]
    10.1038/s42003-024-06173-x.
    [PMID]
    38637646.
    41 citations PubMed Publisher’s Site

  4. Quantifying sublethal Florida manatee-watercraft interactions by examining scars on manatee carcasses

    Journal
    Endangered Species Research.
    Volume/Issue
    43:395-408
    [DOI]
    10.3354/esr01075.
    Publisher’s Site

Presentations

  1. Examining Prognostic Factors for Successful Post-Rehabilitation Release of Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) Watercraft Interaction Cases

    Regional / Other. [Lecture]. UF College of Veterinary Medicine Aquatic Animal Health Program/UF College of Public Health and Health Professions, UF College of Public Health and Health Professions

Education

  1. Master of Public Health

    University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions

  2. Bachelor of Science in Biology (Neurobiology), Minor Kinesiology

    McGill University

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 294-4309
Emails:
Business:
brittany.barbeau@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 100136
 GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Business Street:
2015 SW 16th Ave
 Gainesville FL 32610