Beekeepers and their veterinarians must pay close attention to how they use antibiotics in bees, says the FDA. The agency released recommendations for using antimicrobial drugs in question-and-answer form last year. The document is written to help DVMs and beekeepers in using approved VFD prescription products.
Source: Infectious Disease Special Edition, January 12, 2018.
Currently, there are 11 applications approved by the FDA for use in bees. Each application contains one of three microbials – oxytetracycline, tylosin or lincomycin. The guide provides details on the use of each application.