The USDA report on bee movement adds an additional dimension to beekeeping and survival as more animal health pros are engaged in bee health initiatives. Similar to food animals, bees experiences stress during transportation and more risks as they are deployed in monocultures. Honeybees fall into veterinarians' purview because of the VFD rule and changes in FDA policy on … [Read more...]
Honeybees on the move
by Kirk Augustine Source: AVMA, BeeKeepClub, FDA, Quail Forever, Tufts Now, University of Missouri Extension, USDA Economic Research Service