AHG on susceptibility of crustacean species to infection with WOAH listed diseases

An ad hoc Group on Susceptibility of crustacean species to infection with WOAH listed diseases previously completed assessments for infection with white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) in June 2016. The group completed another assessment at this time as there is new scientific evidence on the susceptibility of crustaceans to infection with WSSV to be reviewed. Findings from the assessments completed in both 2016 and 2023 are included in this report.

The ad hoc Group applied criteria, as outlined in Chapter 1.5. Criteria for listing species as susceptible to infection with a specific pathogen, of the WOAH  Aquatic Code, to potential host species in order to determine susceptibility to infection with WSSV.