>Lets think this over for a minute,,,

> * The shake method allows the reusing of contaminated equipment.
> * The burn method does not.


Hi Joe,
I'm sorry for not being clear.
The shake method generally recommended does not reuse *contaminated*
equipment--the equipment must be sterilized.  Torched, hot paraffin,
pressure wash, or bleached.  The frames are still burned.

Yes, Pete--as I'm sure you know, there is a substantial body of research
indicating that certain gut flora of bees are important in suppressing
infection by AFB and other pathogens.  Antibiotic use would be expected to
effect that gut flora.

Historically, Terramycin has been used prophyllactically without any obvious
negative effects.  Tylosin is still relatively new in the bee industry, but
has been widely adopted by the commercial industry the past few years.  I
would be very interested in seeing any study as to its effects on beneficial
bacteria within the hive.

Randy Oliver

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