Bee Health Survey Samples Sought

摘要

Manitoba Beekeepers' Association (MBA) is working in co-operation with the National Bee Diagnostic Cefitre in Alberta on a National Study called Honey Bee Health Surveillance in Canada.The national four-year survey is aimed at determining the profile of various Diseases, Viruses, Pests, Pathogens, Parasites and Other Environmental Factors affecting Honey Bee Health. The purpose is initially to determine a baseline of what the disease,pest and parasite profile is, and if there are regional commonalities and differences, and ultimately, to also look at what residues are present in hives.