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Periódicos Brasileiros em Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia

p. 227-228

Preparación de una pasta alimenticia para murciélagos insectívoros y observaciones sobre su uso

Muñoz-Romo, Mariana

An insufficient supply of suitable insects is often a major drawback when maintaining insectivorous bats in captivity A nutritionalpaste was developed and used on different occasions to temporarily maintain various insectivorous species inhealthy condition The paste can be stored without bacterial contamination when prepared carefully with freshingredients Although the prolonged use of the paste for sustenance (greater than three months) is notrecommended; it will keep insectivorous bats alive and healthy during critical periods when insects are notavailable