Diagnostic Success—A Quick Guide to Quality Carcass Submissions for Diagnostic Services
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Abstract
The U.S. Geological Survey National Wildlife Health Center provides diagnostic services to determine causes of wildlife morbidity and mortality events to State, Federal, and Tribal partners. To accomplish this, we rely on the timely collection and evaluation of submitted carcasses and the epidemiologic information relayed from personnel in the field. Our current submission criteria can be found here: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/nwhc/science/ diagnostic-case-submission-guidelines. If the majority of carcasses found in the field are unsuitable for submission, then sick animals (birds, mammals, reptiles) that have been euthanized are acceptable specimens. Depending on the agency or affiliated institution, there may be additional requirements for submission. When applicable, always consult the organization’s wildlife health or veterinary staff.
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Bodenstein, B.L., and Weidenkopf, S.J., 2025, Diagnostic success—A quick guide to quality carcass submissions for diagnostic services: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2025–3024, 2 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20253024.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Diagnostic success—A quick guide to quality carcass submissions for diagnostic services |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2025-3024 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20253024 |
| Publication Date | May 19, 2025 |
| Year Published | 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | National Wildlife Health Center |
| Description | 2 p. |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |