Speaking to Agriculture Committee Staffers in U.S. Congress
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Dr. Terry Ryan Kane on NPR/Michigan Radio
Honey Bees are now considered "livestock" like poultry, pigs, and cattle. New FDA regulations on antibiotic use in all food producing...
American Foulbrood
Although American Foulbrood (AFB) is not as common as EFB, it is the most serious and destructive brood disease of honey bees. It is...
European Foulbrood
This is an important bacterial disease caused by Melissococcus plutonius, a non-spore forming, gram + cocci. M. plutonius (named after...
It's not just about the mite...
It's really about the vector. Varroa mites are parasites but just like ticks they carry pathogens. Varroa mites feed on the fat and...
Prescription? or VFD? How to know?
If your honeybees need medication at all, it's fairly easy to know if your veterinarian can write a prescription or issue a Veterinary...
Treatment Free Beekeeping?
As a Veterinarian I always recommend my clients treat their animals for parasites and parasitic diseases. Our dogs, cats, horses, and...
Sugar Roll Method to Monitor Varroa Mites
Integrated Pest Management is vital to healthy hives. Michigan State University Extension is an excellent resource for beekeepers...
