Vampire Bats in Texas: Ecology, Signs, and Managing Damage to Livestock
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- December 7, 2021
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Researchers expect the common vampire bat to expand its range from Mexico to the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Livestock producers in southern Texas need to be aware of the ecology of the species, its habits, potential impacts on livestock, and how to recognize the signs of vampire bat feeding and rabies in livestock. (3 pages)
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