USDA APHIS Virtual Bat Welfare Symposium
Event Location: https://whova.com/portal/registration/wstd_202404/
USDA APHIS Virtual Bat Welfare Symposium
April 10 – 11, 2024
10:00am – 6:30pm ET
The USDA APHIS Animal Care Program’s Center for Animal Welfare is inviting interested parties to participate in a 2-day Bat Welfare Symposium April 10-11, 2024. This virtual event will address proper care and welfare considerations for captive and wild bats. Speakers will cover a wide range of topics focusing on general improvements to health and welfare, managing bat populations, bat transportation, ensuring proper nutrition, welfare during rehabilitation, and anthropogenic issues affecting bat welfare.
This symposium is aimed at zoological professionals, rehabilitators, veterinarians, biologists, students, and animal welfare scientists. Registration for the event is free, and organizers have applied for RACE credits to be available for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Visit the official event page at the link below to view the event agenda and speakers.