Bat White-Nose Syndrome/Pd Surveillance Submission Guidelines

Bat White-Nose Syndrome (WNS)/Pd Surveillance Submission Guidelines Winter 2023/2024 (November – May)

The following sample submission guidelines are for use when evaluating unusual bat morbidity or mortality during Winter 2023/2024 identified through either passive surveillance efforts (i.e.: public reporting, rabies lab submissions) or active surveillance efforts (i.e.: hibernacula surveys, spring trapping). They are meant to assist with prioritizing appropriate field samples for laboratory submission based on presence/absence of WNS clinical signs, geographic location, and prior knowledge of WNS/Pd status at a site. This document replaces all previous winter submission guidelines from the USGS-National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC).