Honey Bee Veterinary Medicine: Challenges and Opportunities for a Small But Growing Specialty
The program adds a bee club, treatment crew and three-week elective as more than half of managed colonies were lost last season, officials said.
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Hive checks, mites, and medicine: Georgia vet students prepare to treat honeybees as colonies suffer steep losses
In April, veterinary students at the University of Georgia pulled on white protective suits to examine honeybee hives, reflecting how bee care is becoming a more visible part of training. As The New York Times reported, the school's teaching hospital is preparing future vets to treat more than the usual dogs, cats, and horses. This comes as honeybee losses continue to mount, threatening the pollinators that support much of the food system. What…
Honey Bee Veterinary Medicine: Challenges and Opportunities for a Small But Growing Specialty
This post Honey Bee Veterinary Medicine: Challenges and Opportunities for a Small But Growing Specialty appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. As honey bee colonies face mounting threats, veterinarians are becoming increasingly important to hive health. But high costs, limited training, and a shortage of bee specialists are slowing efforts to expand this emerging field. [Read more] The post H…
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