I said:
whilst breeders having one less reason for being blamed about low % of Queen takes.

Bob replied:
Queen breeders many times are not the cause of the problems in my opinion!

So I say:
I quiet agree!
But as then explained, for many reasons - the Breeders do bear the brunt of complaints and are
treated as the origin of many failings.

Hence, my comment.
If introduction techniques were to be improved by having a better understanding of what is required,
resulting in higher % of takes, there would be less grinding of teeth in the direction of the
Breeders.

Whatever the outcome from the Aussie. study and others in the future - it is evident that the links
between Breeders and Beekeepers needs to be as "live" as possible.
Certain individuals in both activities do maintain good links and pass information back and forth.
This would increase in value if more transfer of comment occurred.

There is little point in basic moaning - what is essential is that constructive criticism and
comment occur.

Anyway, I still have to spend a fair time trying to absorb the observations made in the Aussie
trials!
Regards,
Peter

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