Lloyd Spear wrote: >Peter implied that he is aware of commercial operations without AFB who do >not treat with Terramyacin or Tylosin as a prophylactic. If we say that a >commercial operation must have at least 1,000 hives Hi Lloyd, I don't see how I "implied" that, but if I did, I didn't mean to. I said I know large scale beekeepers that don't have AFB. I never discussed whether they give Terramycin spring and fall. I expect most do; I would, if there was AFB in my area. However, I would define a "commercial" beekeeper as anyone who is making greater part of his/her living from bees. This would include people with as few as 300 or so hives, in some cases. To supplement this with other income is no crime! For example, a lot of beekeepers enhance their income by buying bulk honey and re-selling it. Some are inventors; some supplement by doing consulting, or hauling other people's hives. More than ever, it is a good idea to have multiple incomes. pb -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---